San Isidro, Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Pilot was proclaimed champion of the 60th Jockey Club Open on Thursday, after beating Scone 13-10 in the final held on field 1 of the Jockey Club.
Thus, Curtis Pilot’s team once again lifts the trophy it had previously won in 2019. For the American player it meant his second title in the tournament, while for his teammates Facundo Pieres and Bartolomé Castagnola it was the fourth, and for Camilo Castagnola, the third. The 60th Jockey Club Open was organized by Minuto Siete. The entrance of the Alto Perú Military Fanfare of the General San Martín Horse Grenadier Regiment was the starting point for the start of the final.
Despite the fact that inclement weather forced the suspension of this definition on several occasions during the last two weeks, the Jockey Club hosted its long-awaited final this Thursday in front of a good crowd that came to San Isidro to enjoy the match. Thus, the protagonists offered 7 high-flying chukkers, where Pilot’s team managed to get off to a great start, establishing a 9-3 lead at halftime.
Scone had their chances during the second half, but the good difference that Pilot had taken was uncountable for them. After the final, it was the turn of the awards ceremony, in which, in addition to the protagonists, Enrique Piccardo, President of the Jockey Club Racing Commission; Ezequiel Barrenechea, President of the Jockey Club Polo Commission; Manuel Cereceda, Director of Minuto Siete; Pacho Amespil, from the Jockey Club; Juan Carlos Echeverz, from the Jockey Club; Pablo Bagnardi, Polo Captain of the Jockey Club; Mariano Etcheverry, from Escorihuela Gascón; Jorge Monsegou, representing the Argentine Association of Polo Horse Breeders; and Michael Taylor, Polo Manager of Minuto Siete.
The final of the 60th Jockey Club Open allowed for an unforgettable experience also off the court next to the Village, and its gastronomic offer and with tents specially set up for the final day. The 60th Jockey Club Open had the participation of 6 teams between 26 and 33 handicap goals and was held between the San Isidro Headquarters of the aforementioned club and the Alfredo Lalor Venue of the AAP in Pilar.
The detail of the final day of the 60th Jockey Club Open held on Thursday, October 2 was as follows: FINAL 60TH JOCKEY CLUB OPEN: PILOT 13-10 SCONE Pilot: Curtis Pilot 0, Camilo Castagnola 10 (5 goals), Bartolomé Castagnola (h) 10 (1), Facundo Pieres 10 (7). Total: 30.
Scone: Mía Cambiaso 2 (1 goal), Félix Esaín 7 (2), Tomás Panelo 9 (5), Benjamín Panelo 8 (2). Total: 26. Pilot progression: 4-0, 6-0, 7-2, 9-3, 9-7, 11-8, 13-10. Judges: Gastón Lucero and Guillermo Villanueva. Referee: Gonzalo López Vargas.
Award for the Best Player of the Final (MVP): Camilo Castagnola.
Top Scorer of the Final Award: Facundo Pieres, 7 goals.
Award for the Best Horse of the Final: Dolfina Melodía Simple. Player: Camilo Castagnola.
Award for the Best Registered Player Argentine Polo Race: Chalo La Grafiti. Player: Bartolomé Castagnola (h). Elabpro
Award for Best Horse: Yummy. Player: Camilo Castagnola.
Fair Play Award: Curtis Pilot.
Jockey Club Polo Captain Award for Lifetime Achievement: Pablo Bagnardi.
All matches of the 60th Jockey Club Open were broadcast live on PoloLine TV, through the following link: www.pololine.tv/jockeylive
Official photographer: Matías Callejo Photographs