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Women‘s Open: Four teams and a Frenchwoman
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The women‘s version of the Argentine Open will kick off next Wednesday at the Argentine Polo Association (AAP) grounds in Pilar. Only four teams will compete, as players with high handicaps – of which there are fewer than in the men‘s game, even with women-specific handicaps – are quickly ‘absorbed’ by the best teams. This makes it difficult for other teams to put together competitive line-ups. Argentina is not the only team to dominate in this regard, as seven of their sixteen players (44%) are foreigners.

Among the international stars is Hope Arellano, the number 1 in the US world rankings, whose talent the audience was able to admire in a memorable match between the USA and France in Chantilly last August. Elena Venot, who also took part in that historic game, will also represent French polo in this women‘s open.

It is expected that the title defenders El Overo and La Dolfina, the team of Adolfo Cambiaso‘s daughter Mia, will meet in the final. Millie Hine, who won the Open de France féminin in September, could thus face last year‘s opponent Lía Salvo, who is part of the La Dolfina team. A double revenge could be in store.

The teams:

El Overo Z7 UAE: Hope Arellano (10, USA), Hazel Jackson (9, GBR), Candelaria Fernández Araujo (9, ARG) and Millie Hine (8, AUS). Total handicap: 36

La Dolfina: Mia Cambiaso (8, ARG), Catalina Lavinia (8, ARG), Nina Clarkin (9, GBR) and Lía Salvo (9, ARG). Total handicap: 34

La Hache Thai Polo: Clara Cassino (8, ARG), Milagros Fernández Araujo (7, ARG), Maitena Marré (7, ARG) and Azucena Uranga (6, ARG). Total handicap: 28

Chapa Uno Finca La Rosina: Isabelle Parsons (9, GBR), Elena Venot (7, FRA), Sol López Llames (7, ARG) and Annabel McNaught-Davis (4, GBR). Total handicap: 27

Text by Pascal Renauldon/R&B Presse

The women‘s version of the Argentine Open will kick off next Wednesday at the Argentine Polo Association (AAP) grounds in Pilar. Only four teams will compete, as players with high…
Departure for Buenos Aires
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Argentina Polo Open: the roof of the world

The Argentine Open, the last round of the Triple Crown, is the annual Holy Grail of polo, a kind of Aachen for the sport, in which the forty best players in the world take part, all but two of whom come from Argentina. In Palermo (the venue for this tournament in the heart of Buenos Aires), the legends of this sport have been written and made since 1893. The last and arguably greatest of all time is Adolfo Cambiaso, who at the age of 49 wants to win his 19th title (and 16th with his team La Dolfina) in 32 participations.

The final, which this year will be held on 7 December, will take place in front of almost 18,000 spectators. Apart from the sport, Palermo is THE annual meeting place for the polo world. Dozens of satellite tournaments are held around the city, particularly in Pilar, about 50 km from the capital, where there are no fewer than 500 polo fields. These tournaments are mainly held for the ‘bosses’, the rich enthusiasts from all continents on whom the sport‘s economy relies. Here they hire professional players for the next season, buy horses and equipment. Polo is an important economic factor for the country: more than three quarters of the saddlery produced worldwide comes from Argentina, which is famous for its leather, and 3,000-4,000 polo ponies are exported worldwide every year. Not to be forgotten is the clone business, which is booming after it has developed thanks to polo ponies, especially with the clones of the famous Cuartetera, which the atypical Argentine President Javier Milei, who obviously knows a lot about this sport, considers the best mare of all time… like her rider Adolfo Cambiaso. The two men met at the Casa Rosada last week, incidentally, and discussed the plan to make polo a national sport.

This year, Cambiaso will not defend the title won by his La Natividad nephews last year, but he is, of course, on his way to his twenty-seventh final since his debut at the age of 17. After thirteen years of ‘clásicos’ against Ellerstina, the clash with La Natividad seems to have become the inevitable final in the Open since 2021. But this year, two teams were on a roll, with La Hache (Hilario Ulloa) winning their first title by beating Ellerstina Yellow Rose (Gonzalo Pieres without his brothers but with the dreaded Sapo Caset) in the final of the Open de Tortugas, the second round of the Triple Crown. To qualify, Ellerstina Yellow Rose had beaten La Natividad, among others, who had just won the first round of the Triple Crown, the Hurlingham Open, against La Dolfina with just one goal. This means that nothing has been decided yet between these four teams and they will not face each other until the quarter-finals or, more likely, the semi-finals at the weekend of 29 November.

Family stories

In Argentina, polo is a family affair (and arguably also genetic). There was the incredible saga of the Heguy family: the fathers won the Argentine championship 20 times between 1958 and 1981, and their sons followed suit 10 times between 1991 and 2004. The probable final line-up includes a father and son, Adolfo and Poroto Cambiaso (just as phenomenal as his father), handicap 10 at the age of 19 and 17, their cousins Barto and Jeta Castagnola, also handicap 10 at the same age, and the name Pieres in three different teams. Together, the Pieres brothers had defied La Dolfina between 2008 and 2012, where Facu, Gonzalito and Nico triumphed with their brother-in-law Mariano Aguerre. Then they played with their cousin Polito… But the team didn‘t really work… well, they‘d lost in the final. They were all handicap 10, but the team fell apart and Facu now plays with the defending champion La Natividad, Polito for La Hache, while Gonzalito is rebuilding a new Ellerstina. As for Nico, with the help of Delpharm‘s French general manager, Sébastien Aguettant, with whom he won last year‘s Open de France in Chantilly, he has built a team with the young talents of tomorrow, Lorenzo Chavanne (16) and Beltrán Laulhé (17), who were also seen winning in Chantilly. The La Zeta-Kazak team had to go through the qualifiers: mission accomplished, now it‘s a matter of staying in ‘Ligue 1’!

This start to the tournament has also allowed young talents to flourish or to be confirmed, such as Rufino Bensadon, also a regular on French courts, who has excelled in team 2 of La Dolfina (victory over Ellerstina in Tortugas and over La Ensenada in Palermo), Facundo Llosa, the husband of Hazel Jackson and a real discovery at La Aguada, or Tomas Panelo, who is often decisive for La Hache.

In short, an Abierto more exciting than ever, and we can‘t wait to be there… that will be next week!

These champions in France

Of the sixteen potential semi-finalists, eleven players have already played in France, in Chantilly and/or Deauville, which says a lot about the quality of the polo played at the Barnes Open de France or the Coupe d‘Or.

A fifth team can be considered as outsiders in Palermo: La Ensenada, who put up a great fight against La Natividad in the semi-finals last year, beating La Dolfina in Tortugas, albeit without Adolfo Cambiaso. Juan M. Zubía and Jeró del Carril also won in Chantilly.

Top 5 of the 10 teams in the running for the 131st Argentine Open

La Natividad: Jeta Castagnola (10), Facundo Pieres (10), Pablo Mac Donough (10) and Barto Castagnola (h) (10). Total handicap: 40

La Dolfina Saudi: Adolfo Cambiaso (10), Pelon Stirling (10, Uruguay), Poroto Cambiaso (10) and Juan M. Nero (10). Total handicap: 40

Ellerstina UAE Yellow Rose: Sapo Caset (9), Lucas Monteverde Jr. (8), Gonzalito Pieres (9) and Nachi du Plessis (9, South Africa). Total handicap: 35

La Hache P.T.: Polito Pieres (9), Hilario Ulloa (9), Fran Elizalde and Tomás Panelo (9). Total handicap: 36

La Ensenada Dietrich: Juan Britos (9), Alfredo Bigatti (9), Juan M. Zubía (9) and Jeró del Carril (9). Total handicap: 36

Text by Pascal Renauldon/R&B Presse
Argentina Polo Open: the roof of the world The Argentine Open, the last round of the Triple Crown, is the annual Holy Grail of polo, a kind of Aachen for…
POLO+10 meets the Fagliano family
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(this article was published on 30 April 2013)

Hurlingham, a few kilometers away from frantic Buenos Aires, has an air of mystique. A traditional town of English immigrants, this place was visited by royalty, celebrities and top polo players because of a very special place: a workshop. This workshop is none other but the home of the best polo boots in the world. The Fagliano family, who has been running the shop since is beginnings, opened their doors for POLO+10.
Once you go past the Fagliano doors, the smell of leather impregnating the air, the machinery, the endless shelves containing boot molds of all sizes, surely make you acknowledge you are in a very special place, that has a story that deserves to be told. Eduardo and Hector Fagliano, are the 4th generation of boot makers, and with their father Rodolfo, and Eduardo’s son, Germán, they run the shop as their great grandparents used to.

The Faglianos have made and keep on making all their boots entirely by hand, with the processes and machinery they inherited, and without the aid of the latest technologies. Nowadays, in the age of mass production, the Fagliano boots have countless reasons that make them so outstanding. This undeniable appeal has brought to their door members of the English Royal Family, The Sultan of Brunei (who, by the way, was so impressed by the product, that ordered 120 pairs of boots at once), and even the actor Tommy Lee Jones, amongst the best polo players such as Adolfo Cambiaso.

This work philosophy called Julius Bär’s attention: the private bank understands both the sense uniqueness that comes, among others, through the respect for tradition. Fagliano’s essence and long-run heritage, together with the special dedication to each client in a most personal way, is perfectly related to the way that they run personal assets management in the prestigious bank. Thus, this resulted on an alliance, in which Eduardo Fagliano himself participated of the Julius Bär add campaign and they were chosen to be sponsored by the bank, joined together by one commitment: excellence.

Even Jaeger-LeCoultre, the luxury watch manufacturer, in 2011 celebrated the anniversary of their product Reverso (released in 1931) by a special edition with a handmade strap made by this craftmen family. Fagliano’s name is getting more recognized through their excellence day by day and their acceptance is growing steadily worldwide.

Thomas Wirth (in the centre) with Eduardo and Hector Fagliano. © Germán Fagliano

The Founder of POLO+10, Thomas Wirth, was able to speak with Eduardo Fagliano, who kindly answered some of our questions:

What do you think that is the key factor that makes Fagliano boots so special? Do you believe it is the quality, the expertise that has endured for more than 100 years, the materials you use….or maybe your (very) singular customers?
Fagliano started with the arrival from Italy of my great grandparents, and, here, in Hurlingham, Buenos Aires, we have been working since 1892, so its more than 120 years of experience. I believe the key factor is the material selection. We always are very thorough in selecting the best quality to make every pair, according to what our clients expect and, of course, by accomplishing to make the whole process by hand, that also ensures the best quality.

What do you and your family feel when a special client crosses your doors? You are famous to have handcrafted boots for royalty, celebrities, top polo players… There must be some nervousness still when you get their visit!
It is such a great experience every time we get a special visit, and we are really touched by it, and it is a reminder of the recognition that we have accomplished through all these years. Nevertheless, we believe that all clients should be treated like kings, and we bear that in mind always.

Which is the most singular pair of boots you had to make by request?
Well, we sure had a lot… some of them include embroidering in leather club logos, monograms, initials, but there’s always a new challenge coming up!

You are three generations working at the same time, in the same workshop, a family setting a honest example of tradition and passion about what they do. Which do you think were they key factors in your upbringing that made you feel the exact same passion your ancestors did?
We’ve been visiting the workshop ever since we were small kids, as our father did (he was born right here), and through watching our family work, we could experience how passionately they worked, thinking about how rewarding it was to do something that would be received by the client with deep affection. We started learning since early age, the very first steps, cutting the leather, or pinning nails everywhere, small tasks that gave us the possibility to learn the job, though you can never finish the learning process, there is always something new to discover. Our mentors always were open to our new ideas, because we always had the same goal: do our best, and keep on excelling the final product.

We know that you studied some engineering too. Did you ever think of starting a separate project or you just felt that more knowledge would complement your craft?
I have studied Mechanical Engineering in the Universidad Tecnológica Nacional for four years, but I have not finished it. Nonetheless, I was able to expand my knowledge in that years, that absolutely complemented my work here at the shop.

For the future, which are your expectations for the business?
Our will for the future is to continue with our quality standards, without rushing but also without stopping the progress. We sure hope our future generations, if they want, and God willing, keep the work with the same passion and dedication that we transmit to them.

And last question, how do you feel about Polo becoming more and more popular these days, do you feel it will lose its “élite sport” essence?
There is a special attraction to polo, and it was always that way. Nowadays, it is easier to start practicing it since amateur levels, the Polo fever has spread widely and it is easier to contact people that are involved in the sport and get you into it. I personally believe that the “elite sport” concept refers more specifically to put always first the principles of purity, quality and excellence in every aspect of polo. From our place in the polo world, we support that principles and hope that people keep working to keep that essence.

“Keep the essence”, “purity” and “excellence”, three adjectives that Eduardo Fagliano used for describing polo, unintentionally described the work that he and his family have been doing for so long. The Faglianos certainly know what polo is about, and live up to every aspect of it, in every pair of boots they make with such care and passion.

About Fagliano
Casa Fagliano is specialized in shoe manufacturing, specifically adapted to horse riding or country activities. The result is an “almost everlasting” product. The best leather, the best thread, also the best soles and the use of certain tools for manufacturing, together with the most detailed production process, gives as a result an superior product that stands by itself.

History of the Fagliano family
In 1892, Pedro and Giacomina Fagliano, Italian inmigrants, started their workshop in Hurlingham Buenos Aires. With much effort and work, their perfect craftsmanship grew famous, which spread throughout the world. Their sons, Antonio, Santiago, Pedro and José continued to run the shop. In 1924, Eduardo Alighieri arrived from Sicily, contributed with his knowledge and experience. Pedro’s son, Rodolfo, was born in 1929 and together with his two sons, Eduardo and Héctor, is nowadays running the business. They have specialized in shoe manufacturing, following the european traditions and an entirely handmade production, and also a special care of quality and detail. More than 120 years of steady experience and excellence, that cannot be overlook by any polo lover.

by María Paula Fernández

www.fagliano.com.ar

(this article was published on 30 April 2013) Hurlingham, a few kilometers away from frantic Buenos Aires, has an air of mystique. A traditional town of English immigrants, this place…
La Ensenada made a successful debut in the XVII JULIO NOVILLO ASTRADA CUP, at La Aguada Polo Club
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December 6, 2020 –  La Ensenada claimed the opening win of the XVII Copa Julio Novillo Astrada, that‘s currently taking place at La Aguada Polo Club, featuring four teams up to 22 goals.

With Matías Torres Zavaleta filling in for Jerónimo del Carril, La Ensenada took a narrow 8-7 victory over Santa Clara.

The competition will resume on Monday, December 7 with a single game, El Caburé vs. Santa Clara, at 10am.

The finals of the XVII Julio Novillo Astrada Cup will be played on Monday December 14, 2020.

ABOUT THE JULIO NOVILLO ASTRADA CUP

The tournament has been established in 2004, as a tribute from the Novillo Astrada family to the founder of La Aguada and the family polo dynasty, Don Julio Novillo Astrada, the beloved and unforgettable Iaio, who set the club in Open Door, Argentina, in the early 70s. His children and grandchildren have honored his legacy by making La Aguada one of the most important and impressive polo clubs worldwide, as well as an ideal countryside destination, close to the city of Buenos Aires.

Pictures by ADRIÁN MELO

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December 6, 2020 –  La Ensenada claimed the opening win of the XVII Copa Julio Novillo Astrada, that‘s currently taking place at La Aguada Polo Club, featuring four teams up to…
The Argentine Open – statistics
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Numbers and statistics of the Argentine Open history. By winning the title of the 2019 Argentine Open, La Dolfina won the final of the most important polo tournament in the world for the seventh successive time. 

(Source: AAP, effective 19 December 2019)

Statistics Winning Teams of Argentine Open:

Team, Number of titles
Coronel Suárez 25
Hurlingham 14
La Dolfina 13
North Santa Fe 8
El Trébol 8
Venado Tuerto 7
La Espadaña 6
Indios Chapaleufú 6
Ellerstina 6
Indios Chapaleufú II 4
The Casuals 3
Las Rosas 3
Santa Inés 3
Santa Paula 3
Santa Ana 3
Las Petacas 2
Western Camps 2
Flores 1
La Victoria 1
San Carlos 1
Palomar 1
Coronel Suárez-Los Indios 1
La Rinconada 1
Meadow Brook 1
Tortugas 1
Los Indios 1
Los Pingüinos 1
Coronel Suárez II 1
La Aguada 1

Winners of the Argentine Open since 1893:

1893 (April in Hurlingham) – Hurlingham: Francisco J.Balfour, Frank Furber, J. C. Tetley, Hugo Scott Robson
1893 (October in Cañada de Gómez) – Hurlingham: Francisco J.Balfour, Frank Furber, J. C. Tetley, Hugo Scott Robson (Juan Ravenscroft)
1894 (April in Hurlingham) – The Casuals: E. Follet Holt, R. Mc Smyth, Percy Talbot, F.S. Robinson
1894 (October in Cañada de Gómez) – Flores: J. Bennett, F. J. Bennett, T. Scout Robson, Hugo Scott Robson
1895 (April in Hurlingham) – Las Petacas: José Martínez, Sixto Martínez, Frank E. Kinchant, Francisco Benítez
1895 (October in Cañada de Gómez) – The Casuals: E. Follet Holt, C. J. Tetley, R. Scott Moncrieff, Percy Talbot
1896 – Las Petacas: José Martínez, Sixto Martínez, Frank C. Kinchant, Francisco Benítez
1897 – Hurlingham: M. Finlayson, Frank Furber, E. Follet Holt, Hugo Scott Robson
1898 – The Casuals: Frank B. Hinchliff, Eduardo Traill, Roberto W.Traill, F.S. Robinson
1899 – Hurlingham: Francisco J. Balfour, F.J. Bennet, T. Scott Robson, Hugo Scott Robson
1900 – La Victoria: Magnus Fea, Frank E. Kinchant, J. Luard Bury, G. Hinchliff
1901 – San Carlos: Gastón Peers, Percy Talbot, J. Carrizo, Roque Fredes
1902 – Hurlingham: Francisco J. Balfour, E. C. Robson, T. Scott Robson, B. Bedford
1903 – Hurlingham: Francisco J. Balfour, G. E. P. Robson, T. Scott Robson, Hugo Scott Robson
1904 – North Santa Fe: José E. Traill, Eduardo Traill, Juan A. E. Traill, Roberto W. Traill
1905 – Hurlingham: E. C. Robson, T. Scott Robson, Hugo Scott Robson, B. Bedford
1906 – North Santa Fe: José E. TraiII, Juan A. E. Traill, Roberto W. Traill, José González
1907 – Western Camps: Juan A. Campbell, Ricardo Leared, H. Drysdale, Eduardo Lucero
1908 – North Santa Fe: José E.Traill, Eduardo Traill, Juan A. E. Traill, Roberto W. Traill
1909 – Western Camps: Juan A. Campbell, Ricardo Leared, H. Drysdale, Eduardo Lucero
1910 – Las Rosas: Carlos A. M. Watts, Roberto Guillermo Best, Juan A. E. Traill, Count E. de Galleani
1911 – North Santa Fe: Geoffrey C. Francis, L. A. Lynch Staunton, Roberto W. Traill, Juan A. E. Traill
1912 – North Santa Fe: Geoffrey C. Francis, L. A. Lynch Staunton, Roberto W. Traill, Juan A. E. Traill
1913 – North Santa Fe (+33): José E. Traill 9, L. A. Lynch Staunton 6, Roberto W. Traill 8, Juan A. E. Traill 10
1914 – (Not played due to World War I)
1915 – El Palomar (+26): Lindsay R. S. Holway 5, Samuel A. Casares 6, Carlos F. Lacey 5, Luis L. Lacey 10
1916 – North Santa Fe (+25): Juan B. Miles 3, David B. Miles 6, Carlos N. Land 6, Juan A. E. Traill 10
1917 – North Santa Fe (+28): Juan B. Miles 5, David B. Miles 7, Carlos N. Land 6, Juan A. E. Traill 10
1918 – Hurlingham (+25): Juan H. Roberts 4, C. Crawford Smith 5, Julio Negrón 6, Juan A. E. Traill 10
1919 – Las Rosas (+24): Guillermo Agar Benitz 5, Juan B. Miles 6, David B. Miles 7, Carlos N. Land 6
1920 – Hurlingham (+26): Arturo J. Kenny 5, Juan D. Nelson 6, Julio Negrón 6, Luis L. Lacey 9
1921 – Hurlingham (+26): Arturo J. Kenny 5, Juan D. Nelson 6, Julio Negrón 6, Luis L. Lacey 9
1922 – Santa Inés (+15): Daniel M. Kearney 3, Carlos N. Land 6, Guillermo Brooke Naylor 4, Juan Kearney 2
1923 – Las Rosas (+30): Juan B. Miles 7, José E. Traill 6, Juan A. E. Traill 9, David B. Miles 8
1924 – Santa Inés (+22): Daniel M. Kearney 5, Carlos N. Land 7, Guillermo Brooke Naylor 5, Juan Kearney 5
1925 – Hurlingham (+30): Arturo J. Kenny 6, Juan D. Nelson 8, Eustace Leonardo Lacey 6, Luis L. Lacey 10
1926 – Hurlingham (+18): MARTIN IRON: Francisco Ceballos 3, Ramón Videla Dorna 4, Justo J. Galarreta 4, Enrique E. Padilla 7
1927 – Hurlingham (+27): Arturo J. Kenny 6, Juan D. Nelson 8, Julio Negrón 4, Luis L. Lacey 9
1928 – Santa Inés (+21): Daniel Kearney 6, Guillermo Brooke Naylor 6, Kenneth Reynolds 3, Juan Kearney 6
1929 – Hurlingham (+31): Arturo J. Kenny 6, Juan D. Nelson 8, Enrique Padilla 7, Luis L. Lacey 10
1930 – Santa Paula (+27): Alfredo J. Harrington 5, Juan J. Reynal 6, José C. Reynal 8, Manuel Andrada 8
1931 – La Rinconada (+25): Audilio Bonadeo Ayrolo 4, Martín J. Reynal 5, José C. Reynal 8, Manuel Andrada 8
1932 – Meadow Brook (+30): Michael G. Phipps 7, Winston F.C. Guest 9, Elmer J. Boeseke Jr. 8, William H. Post 6
1933 – Santa Paula (+29): Juan J. Reynal 7, Martín J. Reynal 6, José C. Reynal 8, Manuel Andrada 8
1934 – Coronel Suárez (+20): Ricardo E. Garrós 4, Eduardo E. Garrós 4, Enrique J. Alberdi 7, Juan C. Alberdi 5
1935 – Tortugas (+25): Juan C. Alberdi 6, Mario Inchauspe 5, Enrique J. Alberdi 7, Manuel Andrada 7
1936 – Santa Paula (+27): Juan J. Reynal 6, Matías Casares 6, José C. Reynal 9, Ricardo S. Santamarina 6
1937 – Hurlingham (+26): Eduardo Rojas Lanusse 5, Juan D. Nelson 6, Roberto Cavanagh 8, Luis L. Lacey 7
1938 – Los Indios (+26): Audilio Bonadeo Ayrolo 4, Juan Rodríguez 6, Andrés Gazzotti 8, Manuel Andrada 8
1939 – El Trébol (+27): Luis J. Duggan 6, Heriberto Duggan 7, Enrique Duggan 5, Manuel Andrada 9
1940 – El Trébol (+25): Luis J. Duggan 6, Julio M. Menditeguy 6, Heriberto Duggan 7, Carlos E. Menditeguy 6
1941 – El Trébol (+29): Luis J. Duggan 7, Julio M. Menditeguy 7, Heriberto Duggan 8, Carlos E. Menditeguy 7
1942 – El Trébol (+33): Luis J. Duggan 8, Julio M. Menditeguy 8, Heriberto Duggan 9, Carlos M. Menditeguy 8
1943 – El Trébol (+36): Luis J. Duggan 9, Julio M. Menditeguy 9, Heriberto Duggan 9, Carlos M. Menditeguy 9
1944 – Venado Tuerto (+32): Juan L. Cavanagh 6, Roberto Cavanagh 7, Enrique J. Alberdi 10, Juan C. Alberdi 9
1945 – (Not played due to World War II)
1946 – Venado Tuerto (+36): Juan L. Cavanagh 8, Roberto Cavanagh 8, Enrique J. Alberdi 10, Juan C. Alberdi 10
1947 – Venado Tuerto (+34): Juan L. Cavanagh 8, Roberto Cavanagh 8, Enrique J. Alberdi 9, Juan C. Alberdi 9
1948 – Venado Tuerto (+36): Juan L. Cavanagh 9, Roberto Cavanagh 9, Enrique J. Alberdi 9, Juan C. Alberdi 9
1949 – Venado Tuerto (+34): Luis J. Duggan 7, Juan L. Cavanagh 9, Enrique J. Alberdi 9, Juan C. Alberdi 9
1950 – Venado Tuerto (+37): Juan L. Cavanagh 9, Roberto Cavanagh 9, Enrique J. Alberdi 9, Juan C. Alberdi 10
1951 – Los Pingüinos (+27): Luis J. Duggan 7, Iván M. Mihanovich 6, Gabriel Capdepont 7, Mariano Gutiérrez Achával 7
1952 – Coronel Suárez (+29): Ruben Fernández Sarraúa 5, Francisco Reyes Carrere 7, Enrique J. Alberdi 9, Juan Carlos Harriott 8
1953 – Coronel Suárez (+32): Ernesto J. Lalor 6, Francisco Reyes Carrere 8, Enrique J. Alberdi 9, Juan C. Alberdi 9
1954 – El Trébol (+34): Nicolas Ruíz Guiñazú 7, Charles Robertson Skene 10, Carlos E. Menditeguy 10, Eduardo A. Bullrich 7
1955 – Venado Tuerto (+38): Juan L. Cavanagh 9, Roberto Cavanagh 10, Enrique J. Alberdi 10, Juan C. Alberdi 9
1956 – El Trébol (+33): Eduardo A. Bullrich 7, Julio Menditeguy 7, Charles Robertson Skene 10, Carlos E. Menditeguy 9
1957 – Coronel Suárez (+29): Bertil Andino Grahn 6, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 7, Enrique J. Alberdi 9, Juan Carlos Harriott 7
1958 – Coronel Suárez (+27): Horacio A. Heguy 6, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 8, Antonio Heguy 5, Juan Carlos Harriott 8
1959 – Coronel Suárez (+31): Horacio A. Heguy 7, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 9, Luis A. Lalor 7, Juan Carlos Harriott 8
1960 – El Trébol (+29): Horacio Castilla 4, Teófilo V. Bordeu 7, Carlos de la Serna 8, Carlos E. Menditeguy 10
1961 – Coronel Suárez (+31): Horacio A. Heguy 8, Daniel González 6, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 9, Juan Carlos Harriott 8
1962 – Coronel Suárez (+32): Horacio A. Heguy 9, Daniel González 6, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Juan Carlos Harriott 7
1963 – Coronel Suárez (+31): Alberto P. Heguy 6, Horacio A. Heguy 8, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Juan Carlos Harriott 7
1964 – Coronel Suárez (+33): Alberto P. Heguy 7, Horacio A. Heguy 9, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Juan Carlos Harriott 7
1965 – Coronel Suárez (+33): Alberto P. Heguy 7, Horacio A. Heguy 9, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Daniel González 7
1966 – Coronel Suárez (+35): Alberto P. Heguy 8, Horacio A. Heguy 9, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Daniel González 8
1967 – Coronel Suárez (+35): Alberto P. Heguy 9, Horacio A. Heguy 9, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Alfredo Harriott 7
1968 – Coronel Suárez (+33): Alberto P. Heguy 8, Horacio A. Heguy 8, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Alfredo Harriott 7
1969 – Coronel Suárez (+35): Alberto P. Heguy 8, Horacio A. Heguy 9, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Alfredo Harriott 8
1970 – Coronel Suárez (+36): Alberto P. Heguy 8, Horacio A. Heguy 9, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Alfredo Harriott 9
1971 – Santa Ana (+36): Teófilo V. Bordeu 7, Gastón Dorignac 10, Daniel González 9, Francisco Dorignac 10
1972 – Coronel Suárez (+38): Alberto P. Heguy 9, Horacio A. Heguy 10, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Alfredo Harriott 9
1973 – Santa Ana (+37): Gastón R. Dorignac 10, Héctor Merlos 8, Daniel González 9, Francisco Dorignac 10
1974 – Coronel Suárez (+37): Alberto P. Heguy 9, Horacio A. Heguy 9, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Alfredo Harriott 9
1975 – Coronel Suárez (+40): Alberto P. Heguy 10, Horacio A. Heguy 10, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Alfredo Harriott 10
1976 – Coronel Suárez (+39): Alberto P. Heguy 10, Horacio A. Heguy 9, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Alfredo Harriott 10
1977 – Coronel Suárez (+40): Alberto P. Heguy 10, Horacio A. Heguy 10, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Alfredo Harriott 10
1978 – Coronel Suárez (+40): Alberto P. Heguy 10, Horacio A. Heguy 10, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Alfredo Harriott 10
1979 – Coronel Suárez (+40): Alberto P. Heguy 10, Horacio A. Heguy 10, Juan Carlos Harriott (h) 10, Alfredo Harriott 10
1980 – Coronel Suárez (+33): Benjamín Araya 5, Alberto P. Heguy 10, Alfredo Harriott 10, Celestino Garrós 8
1981 – Coronel Suárez (+36): Benjamín Araya 7, Alberto P. Heguy 10, Alfredo Harriott 10, Celestino Garrós 9
1982 – Santa Ana (+36): Gastón R. Dorignac 9, Héctor Merlos 8, Guillermo Gracida (h) 10, Francisco E. Dorignac 9
1983 – Coronel Suárez II (+33): Benjamín Araya 9, Juan Badiola 8, Daniel González 8, Horacio Araya 8
1984 – La Espadaña (+34): Juan M. Zavaleta 8, Alfonso Pieres 9, Gonzalo Pieres 9, Ernesto Trotz (h) 8
1985 – La Espadaña (+37): Antonio Herrera 8, Alfonso Pieres 10, Gonzalo Pieres 10, Ernesto Trorz (h) 9
1986 – Indios Chapaleufú (+31): Marcos Heguy 7, Gonzalo Heguy 8, Horacio Heguy (h) 8, Alejandro Garrahan 8
1987 – La Espadaña (+39): Carlos Gracida 9, Alfonso Pieres 10, Gonzalo Pieres 10, Ernesto Trotz (h) 10
1988 – La Espadaña (+39): Carlos Gracida 9, Alfonso Pieres 10, Gonzalo Pieres 10, Ernesto Trotz (h) 10
1989 – La Espadaña (+40): Carlos Gracida 10, Alfonso Pieres 10, Gonzalo Pieres 10, Ernesto Trotz (h) 10
1990 – La Espadaña (+40): Carlos Gracida 10, Alfonso Pieres 10, Gonzalo Pieres 10, Ernesto Trotz (h) 10
1991 – Indios Chapaleufú (+37): Bautista Heguy 8, Gonzalo Heguy 10, Horacio Heguy (h) 10,Marcos Heguy 9
1992 – Indios Chapaleufú (+40): Bautista Heguy 10, Gonzalo Heguy 10, Horacio Heguy (h) 10, Marcos Heguy 10
1993 – Indios Chapaleufú (+40): Bautista Heguy 10, Gonzalo Heguy 10, Horacio Heguy (h) 10, Marcos Heguy 10
1994 – La Ellerstina (+37): Adolfo Cambiaso 9, Mariano Aguerre 8, Gonzalo Pieres 10, Carlos Gracida 10
1995 – Indios Chapaleufú (+40): Bautista Heguy 10, Gonzalo Heguy 10, Horacio Heguy (h) 10, Marcos Heguy 10
1996 – Indios Chapaleufú II (+37): Alberto Heguy (h) 9, Ignacio Heguy 9, Alejandro Díaz Alberdi 9, Eduardo Heguy 10
1997 – La Ellerstina (+37): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, Mariano Aguerre 9, Gonzalo Pieres 10, Bartolomé Castagnola 8
1998 – La Ellerstina (+38): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, Mariano Aguerre 9, Gonzalo Pieres 10, Bartolomé Castagnola 9
1999 – Indios Chapaleufú II (+37): Alberto Heguy (h) 9, Ignacio Heguy 10, Milo Fernández Araujo 8, Eduardo Heguy 10
2000 – Indios Chapaleufú II (+38): Alberto Heguy (h) 9, Ignacio Heguy 10, Milo Fernández Araujo 9, Eduardo Heguy 10
2001 – Indios Chapaleufú (+38): Bautista Heguy 10, Mariano Aguerre 10, Marcos Heguy 10, Horacio Heguy (h) 8
2002 – La Dolfina (+38): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, Sebastián Merlos 9, Juan I. Merlos 10, Bartolomé Castagnola 9
2003 – La Aguada (+34): Javier Novillo Astrada 9, Eduardo Novillo Astrada (h) 9, Miguel Novillo Astrada 9, Ignacio Novillo Astrada 7
2004 – Indios Chapaleufú II (+37): Alberto Heguy (h) 9, Ignacio Heguy 10, Milo Fernández Araujo 9, Eduardo Heguy 9
2005 – La Dolfina (+36): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, Lucas Monteverde (h) 8, Mariano Aguerre 9, Bartolomé Castagnola 9
2006 – La Dolfina (+39): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, Lucas Monteverde (h) 9, Mariano Aguerre 10, Bartolomé Castagnola 10
2007 – La Dolfina (+39): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, Lucas Monteverde (h) 9, Mariano Aguerre 10, Bartolomé Castagnola 10
2008 – La Ellerstina (+39): Facundo Pieres 10, Gonzalo Pieres 10, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 9
2009 – La Dolfina (+40): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, Lucas Monteverde (h) 10, Mariano Aguerre 10, Bartolomé Castagnola 10
2010 – La Ellerstina (+40): Facundo Pieres 10, Gonzalo Pieres 10, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 10
2011 – La Dolfina (+39): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, David Stirling Jr 9, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 10
2012 – La Ellerstina (+38): Facundo Pieres 10, Gonzalo Pieres (h) 10, Mariano Aguerre 9, Nicolás Pieres 9
2013 – La Dolfina (+39): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, David Stirling Jr 9, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 10
2014 – La Dolfina (+40): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, David Stirling Jr 10, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 10
2015 – La Dolfina (+40): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, David Stirling Jr 10, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 10
2016 – La Dolfina (+40): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, David Stirling Jr 10, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 10
2017 – La Dolfina (+40): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, David Stirling Jr 10, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 10
2018 – La Dolfina (+40): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, David Stirling Jr 10, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 10
2019 – La Dolfina (+40): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, David Stirling Jr 10, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan Martín Nero 10, substitute:Rodrigo Ribeiro de Andrade 8
2020 – La Dolfina (+40): Adolfo Cambiaso 10, David Stirling 10, Pablo Mac Donough 10, Juan M Nero 10

Numbers and statistics of the Argentine Open history. By winning the title of the 2019 Argentine Open, La Dolfina won the final of the most important polo tournament in the…
La Dolfina wins the 125. Argentine Open HSBC
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The multiple champion La Dolfina Sancor Seguros (40 goals) defeated Las Monjitas (37) by 17-12 on Sunday and was consecrated six times champion of the Argentine Open in consecutive form.

In this way, La Dolfina could win two of the three titles of High Goal Handicap 2018 in Argentina. The team had also won the Tortugas Open – while Ellerstina Johor was left with the remaining – Hurlingham Open. 

La Dolfina won their 12th title in their 18th final (14 in a row) in 19 editions of the Palermo Open since the club’s inception in 2000. Las Monjitas have been the unexpected opponent the final, but could not celebrate their first final victory in Palermo.

La Dolfina showed its power and again managed to win the Cup. In the first chukkers Cambiaso’s team was surpassed by Las Monjitas, who with two excellent initial chukkers entered the third with a difference of three goals, thanks to an effective Guillermo Caset, the great figure of his team in the day and surely in the season.

From there, La Dolfina adjusted its defense and with Cambiaso as in his best times (effective on penalties and unstoppable before the rival wings) settled back on the court and in the result. Two partial winning 3 to 0 (the third and fourth chukker, with six goals from Cambiaso) put La Dolfina in advantage. With the result in their favor, La Dolfina managed the 6th chukker with 5 goals ahead.

That advantage would already be irreplaceable for Las Monjitas, even though they continued fighting until the end. La Dolfina continues to enlarge the myth and won a new title, the sixth in a row. Uncomparable!

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Photo: Nacho Corbalan

The multiple champion La Dolfina Sancor Seguros (40 goals) defeated Las Monjitas (37) by 17-12 on Sunday and was consecrated six times champion of the Argentine Open in consecutive form.…
Join the Argentina Polo Tour 2018 from December 9 to 16
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From December 9 to 16 the Argentina Polo Academy offers the Argentina Polo Tour. Enjoy one week of full polo immersion in Buenos Aires.

Highlights include:

  • Welcome Asado + Bonfire night next to the polo fields
  • 5 days of full Argentine polo immersion at the Argentina Polo Academy – improve your polo with classes, stick & ball, chukkers and take part at the International Academy Cup tournament
  • Play the tournament with professional Argentine players in your team (no need to be an experienced player or to have an official handicap!)
  • Watch the incredible Finals of the Argentine Open Polo Championship live at the stadium in Palermo/Buenos Aires at the 15th of December!
  • Stay 6 nights at the beautiful 4* Polo Hotel Resort in Open-Door/Buenos Aires, right next to the polo fields and the last night in the cosmopolitan city centre of Buenos Aires
  • Excursion to Pilar, visit the Argentine Polo Association and some of the most famous polo mallet factories & polo gear stores
  • After the great final: relax on Sunday discovering the colorful tango + crafts market in San Telmo, city centre of Buenos Aires
  • Airport pick-up/drop-off and transfers are included!
  • Also included: horses, grooms, polo equipment (except boots) & the tournament fee for the Academy Cup and the ticket for the Finals of the Argentine Open Championships!

A short itinerary…
Sunday 9th:
Pick-up from the airport, check-in, relax (perhaps at the spa or the pool?) + welcome asado night
Monday 10th to Thursday 13th:
Intensive polo training & chukkers at the Academy, excursion to Pilar
Friday 14th:
International Tournament Academy Cup – play wih Argentine professionals
Saturday 15th:
Transfer to Buenos Aires city, Finals (female and male) of the Argentine Open Championships **
Sunday 16th:
Relax day in Buenos Aires, sightseeing, gifts, transfer back to the airport (or do you want to stay longer?)

** in case of heavy rain on Saturday the Finals might be postponed to Sunday or even any other day (although this option is very unlikely).  If you would like to take your flight back on Sunday 16th, we recommend you to take a late night flight or a flight which is open to date changes.

“Can I take part if I am still a beginner in polo or riding?”
Yes, you can! Depending on your level for safety reasons you might not be able to take part at the practices or the Academy Cup, but you will have different classes and stick & ball sessions instead.

How much is the tour?
Price per person:   EUR 3.960,-                                  Accompanying persons: EUR 2.460,-
(Accompanying persons include everything except the active riding part)
Surcharge single room: EUR 440,-

Not included: air fare, lunch/dinner (except asado night), personal insurance, VAT

Tour + cancellation policy: due to very bad weather conditions, the polo activities might be postponed. This does not extend any of the other services included in this tour. If a participant chooses to stay longer he/she must pay for his/her extra expenses as accomodation, food etc.. The tour price is not refundable. Deposit for registration: 25%

Any more questions? If you like to take part please inform us!

We are happy to answer them!
– send an email: info@argentina-polo-academy.com
– send a whatsapp: +54 911 6684 6501
– or call Marion at: +34 611 417 533

LIMITED PLACES! 

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From December 9 to 16 the Argentina Polo Academy offers the Argentina Polo Tour. Enjoy one week of full polo immersion in Buenos Aires. Highlights include: Welcome Asado + Bonfire…
San Eugenio Ladies Cup kicks off
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With the San Eugenio Ladies Cup, the first high goal Ladies Cup of 2018 kicks off today in Lobos/Canuelas. For it’s second edition, 6 international teams with 11 to 12 goals teamhadicap will compete for the title at the San Eugenio Polo Club owned by Sébastien Le Page and Morgan Van Overbroek (also owners of Polo Park Zürich).

Games will start on Thursday at 14:00, continue on Friday all afternoon and Saturday, the final will be played at 17:00 followed directly by prizes ceremony and a big party.The press conference held Tuesday evening in the House of La Martina in Buenos Aires had a big success in presence of players and sponsors. For the first time, ESPN POLO will broadcast live the final of a private tournament on Saturday 17th of March.

Lobos has seen his level of polo highly increasing in the last years with well known clubs such as Algeria, Araucaria, Remanso, Bien Mirada, San Francisco de Asis and of course San Eugenio.

Teams San Eugenio Ladies Cup 2018:

La Dolfina Brava (12)
Milagros Sanchez 6
Clelia Crespo 3
Ann Rodger 2
Veronica Posse 1

La Araucaria – Escorihuela Gascón (11)
Veronica Magnasco 4
Ginevra d’Orazio 4
Paolina Nazarova 2
Clara Martinez Ferrario 1

Polo Park Zürich (12)
Clara Cassino 7
Lucia Podestà 3
Maitena Marre 2
Morgan Van Overbroek 0

El Metejon (11)
Sol Lopez Llames 5
Alice Servaes 3
Fleur Van Andel 3
Catalina Lavinia 0

La Dolfina Brava II (12)
Mumy Bellande 6
Farida Rosso Baldacchino 4
Esperanza Uranga 1
Azucena Uranga 1

Matrioshka Polo Team (12)
Lia Salvo 9
Maria Seculini 2
Raya Sidorenko 1
Zhanna Bandurko 0

Winners of the San Eugenio Ladies Cup 2017 (Photo: San Eugenio Polo Club/Morgan Van Overbroek)

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With the San Eugenio Ladies Cup, the first high goal Ladies Cup of 2018 kicks off today in Lobos/Canuelas. For it’s second edition, 6 international teams with 11 to 12…
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