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The third edition of the annual tournament saw La Bien Mirada take the
title, while the halftime show wowed the crowds, writes Carolina Beresford
Sixteen teams took part in the third edition
of the Thai Polo Cup in Argentina. The
tournament has become a key part of the
Argentine spring season, attracting patrons
and players from all over the world. ‘We
started the tournament in 2014 with six
teams,’ explains manager Manuel Cereceda.
‘Ten teams played last year and now we
have 16 competing at a 14-goal level. We are
thrilled with how the tournament has been
received and our aim is to continue growing.’
After ten days of polo, Fabio Meier’s La
Bien Mirada were set to face Walter Scherb’s
Power Horse in the final. The match was
fast-paced and competitive, with both teams
playing attractive, open polo. Power Horse
got off to a good start, as an inspired Gastón
Maiquez scored the first goals for his team.
Pablo Jauretche fought hard to level the
score for La Bien Mirada, while Fabio Meier,
Pato Bolanterio and Juan Jauretche put
together an effective defence, making it to the
end of the third chukka with the advantage.
As usual, polo wasn’t the only attraction
at Dato’ Harald Link’s tournament. The
classic halftime showdown saw a Bugatti
race a polo horse – this time, Salvador
Jauretche’s mare, India – much to the delight
of more than 800 spectators. Both Pablo
and Juan Jauretche came out fighting in the
second half, determined not to let their lead
slip. The final bell rang and La Bien Mirada
came out on top, beating their rivals 9–8.
After the prize-giving,
America’s Got
Talent
dance group Malevo surprised guests
with a brilliant show, before fireworks lit up
the sky. The dance floor filled and guests of
all ages boogied the night away – the perfect
end to a fantastic tournament.
Gastón Maiquez (number 1
of Power Horse) on perfect
form, practicing penalty
shots before the final
