126th Hurlingham Open Final

On Saturday 9 November, La Dolfina secured the second title in The Argentine Triple Crown, The 126th Hurlingham Open Final at Palermo. In a somewhat well worn routine, La Dolfina came up against the Pieres clan, Ellerstina, in a fast-fought match of attrition. La Dolfina ultimately defeated their Pieres rivals with a 16-13 final score. It wasn’t just an important match for the La Dolfina organisation as a whole, but also for the individual players. Adolfo Cambiaso secured his 13th Hurlingham Open title, whilst it was a 10th for Pablo Mac Donough. Juan Martín Nero secured his ninth, whilst Uruguayan David ‘Pelón’ Stirling secured his sixth.
The Most Valuable Player award was presented to Juan Martín Nero, whilst Dolfina Cuartetera B04 was named Best Playing Pony of the Final. 
The 126th Hurlingham Open Final Teams:
La Dolfina (40): Adolfo Cambiaso (10), David ‘Pelón’ Stirling (10), Pablo Mac Donough (10) & Juan Martín Nero (10)
Ellerstina (39): Facundo Pieres (10), Gonzalito Pieres (9), Polito Pieres (10) & Nico Pieres (10)
 
Photograph: La Dolfina secure The 126th Hurlingham Open Final. Courtesy of the AAP

Story courtesy of Polo Times