Wednesday May 15, 2024
The Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad is a special time in the international polo calendar, an enchanted interlude on the world circuit. A unique world of intense competition and glamour in the heart of the magnificent Swiss Alps. At an altitude of 1,100 meters, in the unusual setting of the Gstaad/Saanen airport, this unique event promises four extraordinary days dedicated to the world’s oldest team sport.
Much more than a tournament, the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad is a unique sporting event and a celebration of equestrian excellence and luxury. The number of teams wanting to take part in the tournament increases every year, making it a daunting task for the organizers to select those who will be lucky enough to set foot on this very special field.
This year, the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad will welcome a new team: first of all, a new partner, the prestigious investment bank J. SAFRA SARASIN, whose French captain Françoise Okala will be playing in Gstaad for the first time together with the Argentine Fanelli brothers as well as Horacio Fernández Llorente.
The GSTAAD PALACE will be represented this year by two Swiss brothers, Fabio and Luca Meier, who have often shone in Gstaad: will this be the year? Chances are good as they team up with Argentine brothers Adrian and Raul Laplacette. The latter, who has already won the Hublot Polo Gold Cup twice, knows this particular terrain like the back of his hand.
But the battle will be fierce. Swiss captains Philipp Müller and Cedric Schweri have opted for an all-British squad for their KIELDER AGRO GROUP team, including the formidable Max Charlton, a very fast and responsive player with his English horses. Charlton is an all-round player who shone on the snow in Saint-Moritz and has a handicap of 10 in arena polo! But he is just as impressive on grass: last year he won the traditional Westchester Cup in Wellington (USA), a high-goal match between Great Britain and the United States.
The team of title sponsor HUBLOT and German captain Jürgen Schröder, who was a finalist last year, will also be supported by a sibling pair – there will be four in total at this tournament – brothers Pedro and Manuel Fernández Llorente. The final will be broadcast on Pololine TV and there will be free access for the public, with children’s play areas and catering.
A VIP experience
The Hublot Polo Gold Cup is not only a top-class sporting event, but also an exceptional experience on the sidelines with a VIP village (open to the public), exhibitors offering exclusive luxury products, the latest models from Aston Martin, as well as the latest model from Dassault Aviation, which will be exhibiting its brand new Falcon 6X at the airport, Albinati Aeronautics, Barnes… and of course Hublot, which will be presenting its new collections.
Celebrate the sport, its conviviality and its festive atmosphere in VIP style, with elegant lunches and refined cuisine prepared by the chefs of the Gstaad Palace, as well as a sumptuous gala dinner with entertainment from the band Dora on Stage.
All you have to do is book your place for this unforgettable experience at www.pologstaad.ch, because the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad is much more than just a tournament – it is an event not to be missed for lovers of refinement and thrills
THE 2024 TEAMS
TEAM HUBLOT – HCP 14
Jürgen SCHROEDER – GER – Hcp. 0
Juan CORREA – GER – Hcp. 3
Pedro FERNANDEZ LLORENTE – ARG – Hcp. 5
Manuel FERNANDEZ LLORENTE – ARG – Hcp. 6
TEAM J. SAFRA SARASIN – HCP 14
Françoise OKALA – FRA – Hcp. 0
Bautista FANELLI – ARG/ITA – Hcp. 3
Horacio FERNANDEZ LLORENTE – ARG/ITA – Hcp. 6
Silvestre ‘Tete’ FANELLI – ARG/ITA – Hcp. 5
TEAM GSTAAD PALACE – HCP 14
Fabio MEIER – CHE – Hcp. 1
Luca MEIER – CHE – Hcp. 1
Adrian LAPLACETTE – ARG – Hcp. 6
Raul LAPLACETTE – ARG – Hcp. 6
TEAM KIELDER AGRO GROUP – HCP 13
Philipp MUELLER / Cedric SCHWERI – CHE – Hcp. 0
Jaime ROBERTS – GBR – Hcp. 3
Nacho GONZALEZ – GBR – Hcp. 4
Max CHARLTON – GBR – Hcp. 6
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