The Archive · 1938

Light Horse Chances

This year the Light Horse again appear to be the weaker side—their line up consisting of H. A. White, W. J. Keswick, R. J. Elles and Hughes, They have for their number one, Henry White, a vastly improved player since last and although his shots lack distance, he hits with accuracy. His ponies are fast and handy and if the backs feed him well, he is a useful goal getter.

Keswick is the other forward. He has played polo ever since I can remember a veteran of numerous Inter port and important and minor matches. He seems to be playing better than ever this year and the proof of it is that his handicap has been rai: from three to four.

The weak link of the team is probably their pivot position, which is being filled by Elles, who although tremendously improved since he took up polo a few years ago, has always played in a forward position and I wonder if it would not be to the team's advantage for him to change positions with either Hughes or Keswick, preferably Hughes, so as not to weaken the forward line, Hughes has always been regarded as a reliable back and has played the position in most of his matches, He is occasionally erratic but when he is good he is br t. He is well mounted with his string of fast and handy ponies,

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