International Polo Club Palm Beach

Daily Racing Form and La Indiana to Meet in 2020 USPA Gold Cup® Final
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Wellington, FL – February 10, 2021 – After almost a year of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, last year’s 22-goal USPA Gold Cup® semifinal rounds finally commenced Wednesday at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) with two thrilling games that came down to the final seconds. Honoring Melissa Ganzi with pink armbands in support of her battle with cancer, it was Daily Racing Form that booked the first spot in the finals on a final shot from distance to narrowly defeat Las Monjitas 12-11. In one of the more memorable games at IPC, La Indiana captured the 16-15 victory over Pilot on a last-minute goal from Nico Escobar.

An intense match between Daily Racing Form, using their existing line-up, and Las Monjitas, using an entirely new line-up, left little separating the two teams as the outcome came down to the last play. Decided by the smallest of margins, Daily Racing Form and Las Monjitas each produced 11 shots from the field, but the extra conversion from the field for Daily Racing Form proved to be the difference. Within one goal after every chukker, Las Monjitas had their chances to capture the victory, utilizing the chemistry from 10-goalers Pablo MacDonough and Juan Martin Nero who accounted for all 11 of their team’s goals. Five penalty conversions from Jared Zenni, along with the last-minute goal from distance, led Daily Racing Form to the narrow 12-11 victory.

Claiming the lead behind the goal from Costi Caset in the first few minutes of the first chukker, Daily Racing Form held the lead until they conceded a goal to MacDonough to end the first chukker tied at 1-1. Las Monjitas took the lead in the second chukker behind the play of Nero, who scored three goals, coming forward from the #4 position. Las Monjitas’ MacDonough added another goal in the third chukker to take the slim lead but a determined Daily Racing Form team utilized their efficient shooting from the field to restore the tie at 5-5 after goals from Zenni and Caset ended the first half.


Though almost a year has passed since the quarterfinals, Daily Racing Form‘s roster remains unchanged. ©Alex Pacheco

Continuing to utilize the two-man game from MacDonough and Nero, Las Monjitas edged back into the lead, producing a three-goal chukker to begin the second half. Daily Racing Form, with their balanced line-up, responded by scoring three consecutive goals – one each from Zenni, Obregon, and Caset – in what became a back-and-forth game. Nero’s fifth and sixth goals brought the game into a tie once again, with one chukker remaining to determine the first finalist. After trading goals, time was expiring when Obregon found Zenni on the receiving end of a pass. Despite a few players between him and the goal, Zenni found the way through, converting a shot from nearly 70 yards out to end the game and send Daily Racing Form into the final.

The second semi-final produced a high-powered offensive game between Pilot and La Indiana in a match to remember. Featuring a new roster that saw Juan Cruz Merlos and Nico Escobar enter the line-up for Michael Bickford and Santiago Gomez Romero, respectively, La Indiana matched Pilot stride for stride, surviving a late charge. Despite Pilot producing a more accurate performance from the field and penalty line, it was the additional attempts by La Indiana, along with a determined attack that received three Penalty 1 goals that led them to victory. Polito Pieres picked up where he left off from last year, scoring six goals, while newcomer Marcos produced an inspiring performance. The last-minute cut shot goal from Escobar completed a strong performance as La Indiana eliminated Pilot for the second consecutive tournament, dating back to the 2020 C.V. Whitney Cup.


La Indiana will advance to the finals after defeating Pilot in the semifinals. ©Alex Pacheco

A quick start from La Indiana saw them prevent Pilot from scoring a field goal while receiving two goals from Polito Pieres and one goal from Escobar to take the 3-1 lead. The hard-fought game carried into the remainder of the first half with Pilot pressuring La Indiana to try and tie the score, but La Indiana received two Penalty 1’s to maintain their lead. Outshot 6-0 in the third chukker, La Indiana escaped the first half holding the 8-6 advantage, conceding just one goal each to Gonzalito Pieres and Keko Magrini.

The high-scoring game immediately continued in the opening stages of the second half with La Indiana producing an astounding nine shots at goal in just seven minutes of play. Jeff Hall led the way with two goals in the chukker, while Polito Pieres added one goal and an assist to quickly double La Indiana’s lead to four. Making a significant impact at the front of the game, Marcos added two goals in the fifth chukker, running to goal with speed to keep La Indiana ahead. Never out of a game, Facundo Pieres led the way back for Pilot, scoring two goals while adding two assists in the four-goal chukker for Pilot, leaving them trailing by two. In an impressive comeback, Pilot fought all the way back to tie the score at 15-15, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats with time ticking down. Inside 60 yards, Escobar played the hero, cutting the ball into goal to give La Indiana the one-goal advantage inside the final minute. A foul resulted in one final possession for Pilot, but they could not get past the La Indiana defense as the horn sounded and La Indiana captured the exciting 16-15 victory.


La Indiana eliminated Pilot for the second consecutive tournament, dating back to the 2020 C.V. Whitney Cup. ©Alex Pacheco

Daily Racing Form and La Indiana will meet on Sunday, February 14, on the Home of the U.S. Polo Assn – Field 1 at IPC to determine the 2020 USPA Gold Cup® champion.

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Wellington, FL – February 10, 2021 – After almost a year of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, last year’s 22-goal USPA Gold Cup® semifinal rounds finally commenced Wednesday at…
2020 USPA Gold Cup® Recap and Semifinal Preview
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Wellington, FL – February 9, 2021 – After securing quarterfinal victories in the 2020 USPA Gold Cup® in March of 2020, Daily Racing Form, Las Monjitas, La Indiana, and Pilot would never have imagined that they would need to wait 332 days to compete in the semifinals. Postponed on March 17, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the second edition of the Gauntlet of Polo® was abruptly suspended, leaving the four teams just two games from capturing the 2020 USPA Gold Cup®. Rescheduled in 2021, the semifinals feature the same four teams, yet only Daily Racing Form returns with the same line-up as the teams gear up for an exciting day of play on February 10th at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC).

Fighting their way into the semifinals, Daily Racing Form (Costi Caset, Agustin Obregon, Jared Zenni, Tommy Collingwood) faced the most adversity in 2020 of the remaining teams, losing their two opening games to La Indiana and Santa Clara, leaving no room for error. Capturing a crucial overtime victory over Postage Stamp Farm, Daily Racing Form set up a rematch with Santa Clara and emerged with a memorable 10-9 victory thanks to the six-goal, two-assist performance from Zenni. A well-rounded line-up of two 5-goalers and two 6-goalers, Daily Racing Form displayed a quick passing game, moving the ball via the pass rather than individual runs. Assisting on 60% of their field goals, Daily Racing Form enters 2021 with the same line-up that saw Zenni lead the way with 4.3 goals per game, followed by Obregon with 2.3 goals per game. The emergence of Caset at the 18-goal level for Palm Beach Equine, where he led all players in scoring in the Ylvisaker Cup, will be needed to challenge a new Las Monjitas team. Defensively, Collingwood was the steady presence for Daily Racing Form with consistent backhands to start the attack downfield.

One of the more intriguing storylines entering the semifinals is Las Monjitas, who won the first leg of the Gauntlet of Polo® in 2020 and are beginning the season with a six-game unbeaten streak thanks to the play of David Stirling and Francisco Elizalde. However, in 2021, Las Monjitas (Melissa Ganzi, TBA, Pablo MacDonough, Juan Martin Nero) will feature an entirely new line-up consisting of two 10-goalers in MacDonough and Nero. Familiarity will not be an issue with the duo having extensive experience together playing on La Dolfina in Argentina for the past decade and winning consistently on the global stage. Last seen at IPC capturing the U.S. Open Polo Championship® in 2016 with Orchard Hill, Nero is the consummate #4 position player that will give Las Monjitas an added factor defensively, allowing MacDonough to play the end-to-end style of play that will pressure Daily Racing Form in their semifinal matchup. Joining the duo is Ganzi, who has consistently played at the highest levels of polo in the USA, captaining the Flexjet team at IPC in 2018.


Las Monjitas will conclude the 2020 USPA Gold Cup® with a whole new team. ©Alex Pacheco

The second semi-final provides a close comparison to 2020, with both Pilot (Curtis Pilot, Keko Magrini, Gonzalito Pieres, Facundo Pieres) and La Indiana (Michael Bickford, Nico Escobar, Polito Pieres, Jeff Hall) substituting just one player due to handicap increases. Capturing the inaugural Gauntlet of Polo® in 2019 by winning the C.V. Whitney Cup, USPA Gold Cup®, and CaptiveOne U.S. Open Polo Championship®, Pilot provides one of the most formidable duos in polo in Facundo and Gonzalito Pieres. The only undefeated team in the 2020 USPA Gold Cup®, Pilot led all teams with 8.5 field goals per game, playing an effective two-man game that saw the duo combine for an impressive 10.0 goals per game from the field and penalty line. Curtis Pilot works tirelessly in the #1 position and with the addition of Magrini, who is coming off a strong showing with Santa Clara where he was named MVP of the Joe Barry Cup final, Pilot looks as dominant as ever, but faces a La Indiana team that ended their 18-game Gauntlet of Polo® win streak in the 2020 C.V. Whitney Cup.

Replacing Santiago Gomez Romero with Nico Escobar, La Indiana (Michael Bickford, Nico Escobar, Jeff Hall, Polito Pieres) enters the semifinal with a similar lineup, led by the play of 10-goaler Pieres, who was first among all players with 6.8 goals per game and fifth in assists before play was postponed. With the steady experience of Hall and Bickford off the ball, Pieres attacked relentlessly to draw the attention of opponents, providing the high-powered semifinal with the three Piereses. Adding Escobar to the mix as a capable scorer at the front of the game, La Indiana has the ability to match the offense of Pilot in a must-watch semifinal.


Pilot enters the semifinals of the 2020 USPA Gold Cup® as the only undefeated team. ©Alex Pacheco

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Wellington, FL – February 9, 2021 – After securing quarterfinal victories in the 2020 USPA Gold Cup® in March of 2020, Daily Racing Form, Las Monjitas, La Indiana, and Pilot…
Beverly Polo Takes Home Ylvisaker Cup With Victory Over Palm Beach Equine
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Wellington, FL – February 7, 2021 – The 2021 Ylvisaker Cup concluded at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) on Sunday with the fourth meeting of the season between Beverly Polo and Palm Beach Equine. Under some rainy conditions on the Home of the U.S. Polo Assn – Field 1, Hilario Figueras and Tolito Ocampo scored five goals each to lead Beverly Polo to the 15-11 victory and capture the Ylvisaker Cup title. 

Facing their third consecutive final, 16-goal Beverly Polo’s system finally paid off to capture their first title of the year. Maintaining their momentum from the semifinal victory against Tamera, Beverly Polo displayed a strong offense and defense, leaving Palm Beach Equine trailing throughout the entire game. Joaquin Panelo, who filled in for Peke Gonzalez, showcased an outstanding performance, displaying hit and run plays while adding two goals. Despite shooting 64% from the field, Palm Beach Equine committed 13 fouls that resulted in six penalty conversions for Beverly Polo. Along with the additional opportunities from the field, Beverly Polo overwhelmed Palm Beach Equine in one of their strongest games of the year to complete the four-goal victory. 


Hilario Figueras was named the Most Valuable Player of the game thanks in part to his five goals. ©Alex Pacheco

With a two-goal advantage, Beverly Polo was able to maintain that lead, withstanding an early push from Palm Beach Equine. Costi Caset opened the scoring, but two missed penalty attempts allowed Beverly Polo to stay ahead by two after Ocampo’s first goal. Reorganizing, Palm Beach Equine began to take advantage of their opportunities, converting three of their four attempts from the field, while also adding a Penalty 3 conversion. The fast-paced second chukker saw a response from Beverly Polo with two goals from Ocampo and one from newcomer Panelo. The duo of Ocampo and Figueras took over in the final stages of the first half, scoring two goals each in the third chukker, while actively defending against the Palm Beach Equine attack. Conceding zero shot attempts, Beverly Polo allowed two penalty goals, but remained in the lead, holding the 10-7 advantage at halftime.


Like teammate Figueras, Tolito Ocampo also scored five goals to help Beverly Polo win the title. ©Alex Pacheco
Beverly Polo began the second half using their defense to push further ahead. Holding Palm Beach Equine to zero shot attempts for the second consecutive chukker, Beverly Polo extended their lead to five thanks to the strong attack of Panelo, who worked seamlessly with his teammates in his first game of the season. Needing a quick response, Palm Beach Equine regained some momentum on two goals from Caset, cutting the deficit to three. More importantly, Beverly Polo was kept off the scoreboard, leaving one chukker for Palm Beach Equine to continue their comeback attempt. Foul trouble was a consistent factor for Palm Beach Equine and in the final chukker it ultimately sealed their fate as Figueras converted both penalty attempts. Bill Ballhaus scored an impressive flip tail finish to complete the 15-11 victory and secure the Ylvisaker Cup title for Beverly Polo. 
 
Figueras was awarded Most Valuable Player, while Best Playing Pony was given to “One Juliana,” played by Tolito Ocampo throughout the game, and Ballhaus received the 18 Goal Sportsmanship Award. 

Bill Ballhaus scored an impressive flip tail finish to complete the 15-11 victory. ©Alex Pacheco
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Wellington, FL – February 7, 2021 – The 2021 Ylvisaker Cup concluded at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) on Sunday with the fourth meeting of the season between…
Beverly Polo Advances to Final with Win Over Tamera at IPC
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Wellington, FL – February 4, 2021 – With a spot in the 2021 Ylvisaker Cup final on the line, Beverly Polo pulled off an emphatic victory Thursday at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, defeating Tamera 11-5. The efficient attacking skills of Hilario Figueras, who led the way with six goals, helped secure the convincing victory and compete in their third consecutive final, facing Palm Beach Equine on the Home of the U.S. Polo Assn – Field 1. 

Beverly Polo and Tamera met earlier in the Ylvisaker Cup with Tamera capturing the 14-10 victory, but Wednesday’s semifinal provided a different story as Beverly Polo came out strong and never trailed at any point in the game. Figueras provided a dynamic effort for Beverly Polo, matching his entire number of field goals in the season in one game, coming forward from the #4 position to add five goals in open play. Tamera had difficulties matching Beverly Polo, converting just two of their 11 shot attempts, affecting their chances to mount a comeback. Controlling possession, Beverly Polo’s defense was a significant factor in the game, holding Tamera to just one goal throughout the second half. Joining Figueras on the attack, Tolito Ocampo contributed with four assists to provide a strong duo for Beverly Polo to capture the impressive six-goal victory. 


Hilario Figueras led the way for Beverly Polo with six goals. ©Alex Pacheco
A strong start from Beverly Polo allowed them to build on their two-goal advantage on handicap, increasing the lead to three after goals from Figueras and Ocampo. Diego Cavanagh converted a Penalty 4 to get Tamera on the scoreboard as the remainder of the first half saw the teams locked in a defensive battle. Beverly Polo went scoreless in the second chukker allowing Tamera to pull closer, but inaccurate shooting from the field and penalty line resulted in Tamera only scoring one goal off the mallet of Cavanagh to trail 4-2. Despite conceding the first goal in the third chukker, Tamera fought to close the gap, receiving one goal each from Lucas Escobar and Cavanagh, pulling within one goal, and trail Beverly Polo 5-4 at half time. 
 
Unwilling to concede their lead, Beverly Polo raced out of the gate in the second half, shooting at goal five times in the fourth chukker, but it led to just one field goal from Figueras. With the possession advantage, Beverly Polo kept Tamera pinned in their own half and prevented them from scoring to extend the lead back to two. In the most decisive chukker of the game, Beverly Polo’s defense kept Tamera off the scoreboard once again while producing three goals from Figueras, Ocampo and Peke Gonzalez to turn a two-goal lead into a five-goal advantage. Finishing their strong performance, Beverly Polo managed their lead, adding two more goals from Figueras to book their spot in the final with the dominant 11-5 victory.
 

Beverly Polo will face Palm Beach Equine in the championship match-up. ©Alex Pacheco
 
Beverly Polo will play against Palm Beach Equine in their fourth meeting of the season to determine the 2021 Ylvisaker Cup champion.
 
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Wellington, FL – February 4, 2021 – With a spot in the 2021 Ylvisaker Cup final on the line, Beverly Polo pulled off an emphatic victory Thursday at the International…
Tamera Beats Aspen to Book Spot in Semifinals
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Wellington, FL – January 31, 2021 – The final group game in the 2021 Ylvisaker Cup provided a unique situation as Aspen needed a victory to advance straight to the semifinal or face a loss that eliminated them from the tournament. On the Home of the U.S. Polo Assn – Field 1 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC), the game came down to the final seconds with Tamera narrowly defeating Aspen 11-10 thanks to the seven-goal performance from Diego Cavanagh to book their spot in the semifinal.

A back-and-forth game featured opportunities for both Aspen and Tamera, but despite shooting just 40% from the field, Tamera produced enough scoring chances, including three second-half goals from the penalty line to capture the victory. Aspen shot an accurate 62% from the field, but foul trouble proved to be a deciding factor in the match. Entering the game averaging 4.5 goals per game, Tamera held Aspen’s Keko Magrini to zero goals, leaving Lucas James to lead the Aspen offense with seven goals, but it was not enough to overcome the strong performance from Tamera, who held off the late attack to emerge victorious.

Aspen claimed the early lead behind two goals from Lucas James, including one from the penalty line, to hold the early advantage. Tamera had their chances to match Aspen but missed two penalty conversions to trail 3-1. Tamera’s Lucas Escobar scored the first goal in the second chukker, but they fell short of taking the lead as Aspen‘s defense changed the pace of the game. Limited to just one goal over the second and third chukkers, Aspen saw their lead evaporate due to the performance of Cavanagh. Accounting for all three goals in the third chukker, Cavanagh’s impressive stretch gave Tamera their first lead of the game at 5-4 heading into halftime.


Hope Arellano played for Tamera‘s Alejandro Poma on Sunday. ©Alex Pacheco

Tamera was not able to keep their momentum into the fourth chukker with Aspen bringing the game even at 6-6 after James’ goal and assist to Stewart Armstrong tied the score. Aspen continued to work hard in the fifth chukker, but Tamera’s offense and defense proved to be effective, allowing them to retake the lead. After Cavanagh and James traded penalty goals, Tamera finished the fifth chukker strong to hold a two-goal advantage. Two quick goals from James increased the tension at the field with the game tied at 9-9 and the fate of the Ylvisaker Cup hanging in the balance for Aspen. Cavanagh’s sixth goal was quickly matched by James as the clock ticked down and the teams remained tied, but it was Tamera that found themselves on the penalty line to capture the victory. Under immense pressure, Lucas Escobar converted the Penalty 3 to seal the 11-10 victory and secure a spot in the semifinal. James was awarded Most Valuable Player, while “Zebra,” played by James and owned by Pilot Polo, won Best Playing Pony.


Aspen‘s Lucas James, pictured with Olga Hartsock of CaptiveOne Advisors, was awarded Most Valuable Player. ©Alex Pacheco

Tamera will play against Beverly Polo in the semifinal on Wednesday at IPC, with Palm Beach Equine awaiting the winner to determine the Ylvisaker Cup champion.

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Wellington, FL – January 31, 2021 – The final group game in the 2021 Ylvisaker Cup provided a unique situation as Aspen needed a victory to advance straight to the…
Palm Beach Equine Overpowers Beverly Polo for Second Victory in the Ylvisaker Cup
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Wellington, FL – January 30, 2021 – Palm Beach Equine bounced back from Sunday’s defeat to Aspen to capture their second victory, defeating Beverly Polo 11-9 on the Isla Carroll West field at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC). Robi Bilbao’s superb attacking skills, finishing with a season-high five goals, led Palm Beach Equine to the narrow two-goal victory as they wait for the outcome in Sunday’s game to determine their place in the semifinals or final of the 2021 Ylvisaker Cup.

Losing their last match against Beverly Polo, Palm Beach Equine managed to capture the victory in the crucial match that held heavy implications for the rest of the tournament. A hard-fought game was determined by the proficiency of Palm Beach Equine from the penalty line, converting five of their seven attempts, while also outshooting Beverly Polo from the field. Beverly Polo, with a two-goal advantage, looked to match Palm Beach Equine each step of the way, but Palm Beach Equine received a balanced attack that saw five goals from Bilbao, along with three each from Costi Caset and Gringo Colombres to complete the 11-9 victory.
 
In the early stages of the game, Beverly Polo committed two quick fouls which quickly erased their two-goal lead on handicap and leaving the game tied at 2-2. Reclaiming the lead on a penalty conversion from Tolito Ocampo, Beverly Polo exited the first chukker ahead by one, but were facing a persistent offense from Palm Beach Equine. Producing five shots in the second chukker, Palm Beach Equine received goals from Bilbao and Colombres, taking their first lead of the game at 4-3. Aiming to restore their advantage, Beverly Polo fought hard in an intense third chukker that saw a combined seven goals between the two teams on perfect shooting from the field and penalty line. However, Palm Beach Equine doubled their lead to two, thanks to the trio of Caset, Bilbao, and Colombres, who proved to be a significant factor in the outcome.
 

Robi Bilbao’s superb attacking skills led Palm Beach Equine to the narrow two-goal victory. ©Alex Pacheco
Palm Beach Equine entered the second half continuing their strong and coordinated play, outshooting Beverly Polo 4-1 in the fourth chukker, but remained just two ahead after Ocampo’s penalty conversion matched Bilbao’s fourth goal of the game. A determined Beverly Polo team worked hard throughout an exciting fifth chukker, keeping Palm Beach Equine scoreless and allowing Ocampo to cut the deficit to just one goal entering the final chukker. Palm Beach Equine fought through their offensive struggles to control possession at the start of the sixth chukker. Bilbao capped off his strong performance with a goal to open scoring in the final chukker and it was a Penalty 3 conversion for Colombres that sealed the 11-9 victory for Palm Beach Equine. 
 
The last game of group play is on Sunday on the Home of the U.S. Polo Assn – Field 1, with Aspen and Tamera fighting for their place in the semifinal.
 

Palm Beach Equine fought through their offensive struggles to control possession at the start of the sixth chukker. ©Alex Pacheco
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Wellington, FL – January 30, 2021 – Palm Beach Equine bounced back from Sunday’s defeat to Aspen to capture their second victory, defeating Beverly Polo 11-9 on the Isla Carroll…
Tamera Pulls Off Victory Over Beverly Polo at IPC
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Wellington, FL – January 26, 2021 – The fourth game of the 2021 Ylvisaker Cup brought all four teams even with a 1-1 record as Tamera defeated Beverly Polo 14-10 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) on Tuesday. The dynamic duo of Diego Cavanagh and Lucas Escobar combined for 11 goals, leading Tamera to the four-goal victory on Field 4.

Losing 10-7 to Palm Beach Equine on Thursday, Tamera entered the game with a difficult task to win against the Joe Barry Memorial finalist Beverly Polo. With Cavanagh and Escobar spearheading the attack, Tamera was dominant much of the game, quickly erasing the two-goal deficit on handicap to lead from the second chukker onwards. Hilario Figueras continued his strong play on the season, shooting a perfect 4 for 4 from the penalty line for Beverly Polo, but it was not enough to overcome being heavily outshot 23-10. Controlling open play, Tamera held Beverly Polo to just 30% shooting, while scoring 12 goals from the field to capture the impressive 14-10 victory.

Tamera claimed the lead in the opening chukker behind Diego Cavanagh’s lightning-quick start, scoring the first three goals of the game to quickly erase Beverly Polo’s lead on handicap. Figueras’ Penalty 2 conversion ended the first chukker, leaving the two teams tied at 3-3. Held to zero field goals, Beverly Polo continued to generate offense from the penalty line, adding two penalty conversions, but it did not slow Tamera’s Cavanagh, who added another goal while assisting on both of Luis Escobar’s goals to give their team the 6-5 lead. Having found their stride from the field, Tamera carried their momentum into the end of the half, receiving goals from Alejandro Poma and Lucas Escobar to put all four players on the scoresheet and give Tamera the 8-6 advantage at halftime.


The dynamic duo of Diego Cavanagh and Lucas Escobar combined for 11 goals. ©Alex Pacheco

Led by their defense, Tamera entered the second half keeping Beverly Polo off the scoreboard, holding them to zero attempts at goal in the fourth chukker. Pinning Beverly Polo in their own half, Tamera pushed forward, resulting in Lucas Escobar scoring back-to-back goals and extending their lead to four. Desperate to close the gap, Beverly Polo fought hard in an intense fifth chukker that saw both teams add three goals, but the duo of Cavanagh and Lucas Escobar proved to be a significant factor in the outcome. With the four-goal advantage, Tamera maintained their lead, conceding a safety to Tolito Ocampo and completing the impressive 14-10 victory.


Tamera defeated Beverly Polo 14-10 in Tuesday’s match at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. ©Alex Pacheco

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Wellington, FL – January 26, 2021 – The fourth game of the 2021 Ylvisaker Cup brought all four teams even with a 1-1 record as Tamera defeated Beverly Polo 14-10…
Aspen Claims First Victory in Ylvisaker Cup
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Wellington, FL – January 24, 2021 – Aspen claimed their first victory of the 2021 Ylvisaker Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) on Sunday, defeating Palm Beach Equine 10-8. In the narrow two-goal victory, Aspen was led by Keko Magrini’s five goals, keeping Palm Beach Equine off the scoreboard in the final chukker to emerge victorious on the Home of the U.S Polo Assn – Field 1.

After losing 11-10 to Beverly Polo, Aspen came out strong and showcased a hard-fought battle in their second game of the season, thanks to the impressive offensive performance of Magrini. Involved in five of his team’s six field goals, Magrini led the offense while the superb defensive skills of Lucas James held Palm Beach Equine to just three field goals in the game. With a total of 17 shots at goal, Aspen nearly doubled Palm Beach Equine in attempts, controlling much of open play to lead after all but one chukker in the game. Despite receiving nine penalty attempts, Palm Beach Equine converted just five, while shooting 33% from the field in what was ultimately the difference in the 10-8 defeat.


Lucas James led Aspen as the most prominent defender. ©Alex Pacheco

Palm Beach Equine took the lead in the first few minutes of the game after Caset scored a Penalty 2, but Aspen’s Ignacio Alberbide and Magrini quickly responded to end the first chukker with a 2-1 score in favor of Aspen. Held without a field goal throughout the entire first half, Palm Beach Equine continued to produce offense from the penalty line, tying the score after Caset’s second penalty conversion, but Aspen inched back into the lead as the two teams traded goals. The low scoring game carried through the end of the first half as Aspen maintained their slim one-goal lead after trading penalty conversions in the final minutes of the third chukker. 

The closely-matched contest saw the two teams remain within one goal, despite the efforts of Aspen’s Magrini, who scored his fourth and fifth goals in the fourth chukker. Gringo Colombres ended Palm Beach Equine’s drought from the field, breaking past the Aspen defense to score and leave the score at 6-5. Continuing to trail by one after each chukker, Palm Beach Equine finally broke through in the fifth chukker, tying the score at 8-8 after goals from Caset and Robi Bilbao. Aspen had their opportunities to keep the lead but missed attempts from the penalty line and the field left the final chukker to determine the winner. Palm Beach Equine failed to foil Aspen’s organized defense in the sixth chukker, leaving them scoreless, allowing Aspen to reclaim the lead. Receiving a field goal from Alberbide and penalty conversion from James, Aspen completed the narrow 10-8 victory, leaving both teams with a 1-1 record in the Ylvisaker Cup.


Aspen‘s Keko Magrini was named the Most Valuable Player. ©Alex Pacheco

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Wellington, FL – January 24, 2021 – Aspen claimed their first victory of the 2021 Ylvisaker Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) on Sunday, defeating Palm Beach…
Palm Beach Equine Registers First Win in Ylvisaker Cup
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Wellington, FL – January 21, 2021 – Palm Beach Equine registered their first win in their first game of the Ylvisaker Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) on Thursday. Defeating Tamera 10-7 on the Isla Carroll East field, Palm Beach Equine was led by 6 goals from Costi Caset in his best performance of the season.

After falling short in their bid to lift the Joe Barry Memorial trophy, Palm Beach Equine rode to victory behind a strong defensive effort in the final two chukkers that held Tamera to just one goal. Despite shooting just 31% from the field, Palm Beach Equine generated a consistent offense from the penalty line, receiving nine penalty attempts, including at least one attempt in every chukker. A physical game saw both Gringo Colombres and Luis Escobar sent off with two yellow cards, but it was the 17 fouls committed by Tamera that proved to be the difference as the penalty shooting of Colombres and Caset led Palm Beach Equine to the 10-7 victory. 

Palm Beach Equine had a slow start in the opening chukker, failing to record a shot while missing two penalty attempts. Tamera took the 1-0 lead after Diego Cavanagh followed up Lucas Escobar to open the scoring. Receiving two penalty attempts for the second consecutive chukker, Palm Beach Equine began to take advantage of the opportunities, converting both attempts in response to an impressive goal off the mallet of Lucas Escobar, leaving the score tied at 2-2. Palm Beach Equine claimed the lead in the first few minutes of the third chukker after Caset and Colombres scored a goal each from the field. Tamera answered back with two goals of their own, one from the penalty line, but failed to end the half with a tie score after Palm Beach Equine’s Caset was on the receiving end of a beautiful pass from Robi Bilbao for his third goal of the game and a 5-4 advantage.


Palm Beach Equine‘s Robi Bilbao leads the charge and wards off Tamera‘s defense. ©Alex Pacheco

The back-and-forth game carried into the second half, with Palm Beach Equine and Tamera committing two fouls each, one of which left Gringo Colombres with a yellow card. Both teams converted their respective penalty attempts, but Tamera ended the fourth chukker by restoring the tie after a field goal from Lucas Escobar. A second yellow card given to Colombres on a dangerous riding play left Tamera with an extra player and a chance to take the lead, but Palm Beach Equine survived the two minutes and ended the fifth chukker ahead by one goal after their fifth penalty conversion of the game.  The intensity of the game carried into the final chukker as Luis Escobar received his second yellow card, creating a difficult situation for Tamera as they were a man down and trailing on the scoreboard. Preventing Tamera from shooting at goal, it was two final goals for Caset that completed a hard-fought 10-7 victory for Palm Beach Equine.


Penalty shooting from Palm Beach Equine‘s Gringo Colombres helped to win the game. ©Alex Pacheco

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Beverly Polo Opens Ylvisaker Cup with Victory at the International Polo Club Palm Beach
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Wellington, FL – January 20, 2021 – The 18-goal Ylvisaker Cup, played annually as a tribute to William T. “Bill” Ylvisaker, kicked off Sunday at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC), with Beverly Polo winning the season opener on Field 4. Hilario Figueras led the way with six goals to help Beverly Polo survive a last-minute push from Aspen and secure the 11-10 victory.

Finding themselves in another one-goal game, their fourth in five games to start the season, Beverly Polo took advantage of their two goals on handicap to narrowly edge Aspen. Penalty shooting proved to be a factor with Figueras shooting a perfect 4 for 4 from the penalty line, while also working effectively in open play to convert both chances from the field. In their first game of the 2021 season, Aspen was led by Keko Magrini, fresh off his Most Valuable Player award and Joe Barry Memorial title with Santa Clara. Scoring five goals, Magrini produced a strong performance at the front of the game, leading a late charge into the final minute, but Beverly Polo managed to hold strong with time ticking, preventing Aspen from scoring the tying goal to claim the one-goal victory. 

In the early stages of the game, Aspen found themselves in foul trouble committing two fouls that resulted in penalty goals for Figueras. Despite responding with two goals of their own, Aspen trailed 4-2 lead with Beverly Polo maintaining their two-goal advantage on handicap. Converting just one of their final six shots of the first half, Aspen was unable to keep pace with Beverly Polo, who received one goal each from Hilario Figueras and Tolito Ocampo to extend their lead to three. Figueras continued his penalty shooting into the end of the half, adding another penalty goal and field goal to give Beverly Polo the 8-4 lead at halftime.


Beverly Polo‘s Hilario Figueras fends off the Aspen defense. ©Alex Pacheco

Entering the second half, Beverly Polo utilized an effective team performance on both sides of the ball, with their organized defense keeping Aspen from producing any runs to goal and maintaining the four-goal advantage. Aspen completely overturned the game in a dominant fifth chukker, keeping Beverly Polo pinned in their own half. Magrini’s second goal of the chukker, a Penalty 1 ignited a stretch of three unanswered goals for Aspen, seeing three different players score, including one each from Lucas James and Stewart Armstrong to pull within one. Figueras capped off a strong performance with his fifth goal for Beverly Polo, leaving them ahead with time running out. As the clock ticked down into the final seconds, Aspen charged toward goal, but Magrini was unable to convert on the final play, leaving Beverly Polo to claim the hard-fought 11-10 victory.

Beverly Polo will play against Tamera on Thursday at 3:00 pm, while Aspen will meet Palm Beach Equine in the feature match of the week on Sunday.


Beverly Polo‘s Hilario Figueras scored the most points from any single player with six goals. ©Alex Pacheco

Click here to view the full 2021 High Goal Polo Schedule.
Click here to learn more about the International Polo Club Palm Beach.
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