A DAZZLING START TO THE 19TH EDITION OF THEHUBLOT POLO GOLD CUP GSTAAD
Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad – 21st to 24th August, 2014
Crowds of fun loving spectators from around the world have descended uponthe picturesque village of Gstaad for a weekend of world-class polo andentertainment at the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad Tournament.
The opening day saw the glorious sun shining down on the homogenousplaying field, which has remained in perfect condition despite the recent wetweather. The qualifying matches have set the bar high for what is going to bean action packed weekend. Team Gstaad Palace faced Team Vicomte A. tokick-start the tournament in style with some incredible skill from both teams.Team Gstaad Palace took it up a notch to gain a 9-7.5 lead and claim theirfirst victory of this year’s tournament.
A tightly fought match between Team Banque Baring Brothers Sturdza SA andTeam E. I. Sturdza Investment Funds had the crowds hooked with bothteams battling for the lead. Both the Menendez brothers made an earlyimpression in this prestigious Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad Tournamentcarrying Team E. I. Sturdza Investment Funds to triumph.
Thursday night concluded with an asado, a traditional Argentinian BBQ,welcoming players, partners and petiseros for a post match feast at the poloshowground cooked by the chefs of Gstaad Palace.
Friday saw the player’s parade on their horses through the streets of Gstaad,followed by socialising with the crowds, sponsors and VIP guests alike at theHublot cocktail.
Saturday’s matches look set to thrill, as all four teams will vie for a place inthe esteemed Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad final. The semi-finals begin at13:30 on the Gstaad Saanen airport fields followed by the much-awaited Galaevening.