The polo heats up in Sotogrande

This year's International Polo Tournament, the 47th, is reaching its climax at the Santa María Polo Club in Sotogrande.

There has been action on the field every day this week, with more to come for the rest of this month.

The Gold Cup finals take place next weekend, on Friday 31 August and Saturday 1 September.

On Wednesday, La Indiana, a team captained by Michael Bickford, beat rivals Dubai Polo Team in a tense match (pictured) which finished 12-11.

The victory wins them a place in the high handicap Maserati Gold Cup semi-final which will be played on Tuesday.

In the middle handicap competition on Wednesday Golden Goose beat Royal Salute.