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The Hookahs managed to raise a cool RM100,000 for Riding for the Disabled Association of Malaysia.  With all the hype surrounding this magnificent achievement, it was easy to disregard what a good polo tournament it was on the field.

The polo was blessed with fantastic weather.  Only Wednesday was rain-hit, leading to some matches being continued the next morning.

Team Jaeger-LeCoultre took advantage of the rain delay to come storming back to beat WorleyParsons 9 -7½ after being behind early in the match.  Jaeger-LeCoultre then defeated Goly Polo on Friday to claim a place in the Hookahs final.

Luiz Enriquez’s Goly Polo team was one of the pre-tournament favourites as the team had the services of professional 4-goaler Edham Shaharuddin.  They came up short against Jaeger-LeCoultre in the semi-finals, but defeated Team NSS in the Jepamajosa Cup for third place.

WorleyParsons finally got a win over the oldest team in the tournament, Ikatan Asli, which sported an average age of 61.  The old men of polo still made WorleyParsons work for their win going all the way to the final bell before conceding the Tempawan Trophy by just half a goal.

GAA score two victories to take the Misty Anne Cup in the plate final.  His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah, the Crown Prince of Pahang played the final day and despite being sick earlier in the week showed why he is till rated off 2 goals.  They beat Malaysian Horseshoes 6-4½ to earn their hookahs.

Team Heineken went all the way in the Hookahs Polo Tournament, winning all three of their games.  Led by Indian professional Bhawani Singh Kalvi and backed on the final day by team captain Johan Indot, Heineken was too hot for Jaeger-LeCoultre to handle in the final.

Jagdeep Kairon and Hennie Conraad contributed with some hard riding as Heineken thwarted the twin threats of Ameer Jumabhoy and Yeo Kuo Lee in Jaeger-LeC oultre’s attack.  Asad Jumabhoy was rock solid in defence for Jaeger-LeCoultre.  Dato’ Mohamed Moiz had another sterling Hookahs series, cleverly managing his team and playing smart polo all the way through the tournament.

The final was a close game till half-time as the lead traded hands.  Heineken seemed to have the edge though and in the third chukka they opened up a three goal lead.  JLC came back in the final chukka but it was too late as Heineken celebrated a famous win.

Bhawani took the honour of Most Valuable Player in the Hookahs Polo Tournament, joining an elite group that includes Shariman Sarir, Edham Shaharuddin and Shaik Reismann.  Satinder Garcha’s Colorada was voted Best Playing Pony of the tournament.  The 7 year old Argentinean mare was played by Bhawani.

In the B Division, Hamidullah Khan’s The Apartment Downtown team easily defeated Clear by 11-4 in the six chukka match that was spread over 4 days.  Playing in his first ever polo tournament, David Epworth was voted Most Valuable Player of the division.  The former A grade polocrosse player and four time Tom Quilty finisher took the honours despite playing real polo less than a dozen times in his life.

True to form, the Hookahs finished with a big bang as they lit up the skies with a magnificent fireworks display.  Coupled with champagne, it made for the perfect end to six days of polo and partying for a great cause.

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Hookahs Auction raises RM76,500 for RDA Malaysia

The target has been met.  RM100,000 has been raised for RDA Malaysia by the Hookahs Polo Tournament 2008.  We were going to come up just short at RM97,500 but when one auction buyer heard this, he very generously topped up the balance to make it an even RM100K.  Pretty magnificent.

Everyone who has been involved in the tournament deserves congratulations, from the polo players who accepted the entry fee and conditions, the RDA Ladies, Club Staff, the Tournament Organising Committee, all donors, purchasers of lucky dip, raffle tickets and auction items, and even those who just attended the event. Everyone contributed to making this a special event.

They are known as the Happy Hookahs as the Hookahs Auction alone raised RM76,500 for RDA Malaysia. The nine lots were sold in quick order by polo commentator John Bell, who showed off his auctioneering skills.

The RM76,500 raised in the auction far exceeded last year’s amount of RM42,000 from 10 lots.  A total of RM68,000 was raised for RDA Malaysia at last year’s Hookahs Polo Tournament.  With the excellent results at the auction last night, the  Happy Hookahs are bound to exceed that this year.

Congratulations to everyone who was involved in putting this auction together, especially Sandra Cooper and the RDA Ladies, and the Happy Hookahs who also sponsored the night’s dinner.

With income from the sale of dinner tickets, raffles, lucky dip and outright donations, the Hookahs hope the tournament will hit the RM100,000 target of donations to RDA Malaysia.

Check out the Hookahs Photogallery on Equestrian.Com.My at http://equestrian.com.my/gallery/?aid=88.

The Polo & Equestrian Quiz Nite starts immediately after polo with 3 kegs of Heineken.

The Apartment Downtown is sponsoring the dinner tonight (Friday 9th May) and has come up with a wonderful menu of finger foods that includes Duck and Salmon and other goodies. You can eat this food as you play the quiz.

If you are not yet in a Quiz team don’t worry. You’ll be sorted into a team at the time. The Quiz starts at 8:00 pm. There are plenty of current affairs questions, questions on football, music and general knowledge. Of course there are polo and equestrian questions, and they are generally in four categories

• South East Asian Games
• Malaysian Polo
• Hookahs Polo
• About the Hookahs themselves.

There is no charge for the dinner or the Quiz. Everyone is welcome. Please join in.

The Hookahs are organising an evening of Horse Talks as part of the Hookahs Polo Tournament.

Horse Talks, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm on Thursday 8th May, will feature three guest speakers. Gavin Kenna of Mitavite Asia will speak on “The Benefits of Feeding an Extruded Rice Bran.” Equine Nutritionist Catherine Marriot’s talk is on “Improving Your Horse’s Performance Through Nutrition.” The final guest speaker is veterinarian Dr Roshni Selvam, who will make a presentation on “Preventing Colics with Proper Feeding Practice.”

The evening’s talks will begin at 7:30 pm. Everyone is most welcome to Royal Selangor Polo Club for these Horse Talks, and the Hookahs Polo Tournament.

The Hookahs is full of amazing items you could buy in the RDA Auction, win the RDA Raffle or Lucky Dips. Take a look at what is on offer:

Auction

Lot 1 Ethnic style antique Jaipur Drawer unit by Khazannah
It’s city rich in tradition with royal heritage. Design is inspired by the doors and entrances to palaces found in the state.
Reserve RM2,000

Lot 2 *Laquer ware 4 large/4 small Picture sets with mother of pear inlay.
Starting price RM600

Lot 3 Peridot Days Pendant with diamonds 0.05cts total weight set in 18k white gold. By Cherie Thum Couture jewelry.
Reserve price RM2,580.00

Lot 4 Jaeger-LeCoultre voucher value RM12,000
Sponsor a pony: Starting price RM15,000
Company plaque to be placed above the stable of your sponsored RDA pony.
Company logo placed on the saddle blanket of your pony and used at all major equine events, dressage competitions & press days.
Regular photos & write-up’s on your sponsored pony

Lot 5 *Leisure Massage Chair (black leather) Made by Diverse. To compliment this item Shake & Shape machine
Works on back/calves & seat area.
Reserve price RM2,000

Lot 6 Quiroga Humidor
The humidor is sized to accommodate 100 cigars and made from quality timber with exquisite dark rosewood veneers and inlays in a striking piano finish. The interior is lined in Spanish Cedar. The humidor is designed to maintain the perfect 68-75% humidity. The interior has a removable humidifier that can be filled with distilled water so you can be sure your cigars are kept in exactly the right environment. It includes a hygrometer and humidifier.(value RM15,000)
Included in this auction item - 20 Mexican hand rolled cigars nine years of age. Four flavors valued at 100US$ each . Complimented by 1 cigar cutter value RM900, puncher value RM900 and torch lighter value RM1,000. Reserve price RM6,000

Tonight for anybody who wishes to purchase a cigar from Quiroga the special promotion rate is only RM150 per cigar.

Lot 7 * Kandooma Resort - Island in the Maldives
A luxurious 5-nights stay in a sea-facing duplex villa with daily breakfast in Kandooma, the Maldives newest and most exciting resort. Package includes return airport transfers.

Lot 8 *Ethnic style antique Jaipur, Rajastan 2 seater Timber bench by Khazannah. Made from parts of a bull cart, consists of Indian hard wood with a mixture of brass.
Reserve RM2,000

Lot 9 The Villas in Queenstown New Zealand
5Day stay at The Villas in Queenstown combines the elegance, space and comfort of a private home with the services of a luxury resort. If your looking for privacy and relaxation in comfort and style, then The Villas in Queenstown is the perfect choice.
Overlooking the majestic Queenstown Bay, each villa provides luxury accommodation with stunning views in peaceful surroundings in a central sunny location.

Saturday Raffle prizes
1. *White wine decanter & 8 white wine glasses from Mikasa
2. *Avillion Hotel Port Dickson 2D/1N Water Chalet stay, value RM1,000
3. *Little League soccer camp voucher value RM425
4. *Guess mens wallet and passport holder value RM500
5. * Raoul mens wallet and money clip value RM500
6. *Eagle Ranch Resort voucher 1N stay in a Log Cabin or Tepee
7. Actors Studio –waiting
8. Ciao Ristorante Italian lunch for two persons
9. *Guess ladies watch value RM380
10.*Guess ladies bag black value RM300
11.*Leather wine case- The Green Man pub & restaurant.
12.*Guess ladies wallet value RM225
13.*Feng Shui painted horse

Sunday Raffle Items
1. *Red wine decanter & 8 red wine glasses from Mikasa.
2.*Teak bathroom cabinet
3. *Little League soccer camp voucher value RM425
4.*Guess mens watch value RM450
5.*Hyatt Regency Hotel Kuantan. 3D/2N in the Regency Club room. Inclusive of breakfast & evening cocktails for 2 people.
6.*Guess ladies white bag value RM300
7.*Wool carpet 12” – 9”
8.*Eagle Ranch Resort voucher 1N stay in a Log Cabin or Tepee
9.*Guess ladies wallet value RM225
10. Cipolla Bistro lunch or two
11.*Feng Shui painted pony
12.*The Coronade Hotel 3D 2N stay in a dulux room for 2 persons.
13.*Givenchy Bow Tie value RM388.00
Lucky Dip -Adults

Eagle Ranch Resort voucher 1N stay in a log cabin or tepee
20 Lester wash hair vouchers/20 cut vouchers
Spa Access membership voucher value RM300
Spa Access membership voucher value RM300
Spa Access memebership voucher value RM300
Spa Access membership voucher value RM300
Spa Access membership voucher value RM300
Chinese figurine from Aidea Art & Frame
Chestnut Restaurant Sunday Buffet Lunch voucher.
Raoul mens clothes voucher RM100
Raoul mens clothes voucher RM100
Jarrod & Rawlings food voucher RM100
Leather wine case from The Green Man pub & restaurant
Feng Shui painted pony
Leather wine case from the Green Man Pub & Restaurant.
Raoul mens clothes voucher
Jarrod & Rawlings food voucher –waiting RM100
Jarrod & Rawlings food voucher RM100
Curlers & Trimmers hair Treatment voucher RM150
Saw Hair voucher RM100
Saw Hair voucher RM100
3 Adeen’s voucher

Lucky Dip - Childrens

Wilson’s badminton racket – value RM200
Wilson’s badminton racket – value RM200
Wilson’s backpack
Wilson’s backpack
Wilson’s backpack
Wilson’s backpack
2 footballs
4 basket balls
12 teddy bears
12 notes book sets
5 drawing sets
12 soft elephants
10 kids polo shirts
5 bracelets
4 horse pendants
2 chokers
20 sling handbags
2 girls store vouchers value RM250

Tread-in prizes
Saturday
1. *Eagle Ranch Resort 1N stay in a Log Cabin or Tepee
2. *Roadhouse Grill dinner voucher for 2 persons value RM120
3. *Curlers & Trimmers hair Treatment voucher RM150
4. *Renaissance High Tea for two persons
5. *Chestnut Restaurant Sunday Buffet Lunch voucher
6. *Raoul mens clothes voucher RM100
7 *Jarrod & Rawlings food voucher RM100

Sunday
1 .*Eagle Ranch Resort 1N stay in a Log Cabin or Tepee
2 *Raoul mens clothes voucher RM100
3. *Renaissance High Tea for two persons.
4. *Chestnut Restaurant Sunday Buffet Lunch voucher
5. *Curlers & Trimmers hair Treatment voucher RM150
6. *Jarrod & Rawlings food voucher RM100
7. *Roadhouse Grill dinner voucher for 2 value RM120

Don’t forget, your donations will be going to a good cause - Riding For the Disabled Association of Malaysia.