NEWS

Yesterday, at the Argentine Polo Association (AAP) owned Alfredo Lalor Headquarters in Pilar, Argentina, the third and final qualifying day of the VI Women’s Argentine Open took place. So far, the competition has united and brought out spectacular play in some of the most talented women from Argentina, the United Arab Emirates, France, England and the United States - with Americans Hope Arellano, Mia Bray, Catlin Dix, Kylie Sheehan and Izzy Wolf representing the stars and stripes.

ZONE 1
La Dolfina (33): Mia Camibaso (7), Milagros Fernández Araujo (7), Candelaria Fernández Araujo (9), Nina Clarkin (10)
La Aguada Miranda Bosch (25): Ina Lalor (7), Azucena Uranga (6), Jazmín Dupont (5), Mia Novillo Astrada (7)
Thai Polo (24): Maitena Marre (6), Catalina Lavinia (6), Sofia Rivas (5), Sol López Llames (7)
Puerta Abierta Wolfpack Polo (20): Agustina Imaz (5), Clara Martínez Ferrario (5), Isabella Wolf (5), Kylie Sheehan* (5)

ZONE 2
La Irenita E-Movility (29): Milagros Sánchez (7), Fátima Balzano (6), Izzy Parsons (8), Hope Arellano* (8)
El Overo Z7 UAE (28): Sheika Maitha Al Maktoum (4), Clara Cassino (8), Millie Hine (7), Hazel Jackson (9)
Las Betulas (22): Sofía Lorenzo (5), Mia Bray* (5), Sarah Wiseman (7), Catlin Dix (5)
La Ensenada Lancome (22): Pearl Venot (5), Lucie Venot (5), Luisa Del Carril (5), Elena Venot (7)

Round 1 – Monday, November 21
La Dolfina def. Puerta Abierta Wolfpack Polo 18-2
La Aguada Miranda Bosch def. Thai Polo 7-3
La Irenita E-Movility def. La Ensenada Lancome 13-1
El Overo Z7 UAE def. Las Bétulas Turmalina Polo 17-1

Round 2 – Thursday, November 24
La Irenita E-Movility def. Las Bétulas Turmalina Polo 22-1
La Dolfina def. Thai Polo 14-5
El Overo Z7 UAE def. La Ensenada Lancome 7-5
La Aguada Miranda Bosch def. Puerta Abierta Wolfpack 13-6

Round 3 – Monday, November 28
Thai Polo def. Puerta Abierta Wolfpack Polo 11- 6
La Dolfina def. La Aguada Miranda Bosch 15-4
La Irenita E-Movility def. El Overo Z7 UAE 12-6
La Ensenada Lancome def. Las Bétulas Turmalina Polo 11-6

With these results, La Dolfina emerged as the winner of Zone 1 and La Irenita E-Movility the victor of Zone 2, keeping both teams undefeated and securing them both places in the prestigious final. American Hope Arellano will move on with La Irenita E-Movility to represent the United States in the thrilling finale of the elite women’s competition.

The final will take place on Field 2 in Palermo, Argentina, on Saturday, December 2 and will serve as the prelude to the 129th Argentine Open, where La Dolfina Saudi will meet defending champions La Natividad.

*Hope Arellano is an Active Team USPA Member, Mia Bray is a Graduating Team USPA Member and Kylie Sheehan is Team USPA alumna. Team USPA is a USPA program designed to enhance and grow the sport of polo in the United States by identifying young, talented American players and providing mentored training and playing opportunities leading to a pool of higher rated amateur and pro players and the resultant giveback to the sport of polo.

All photos courtesy of ©Guadalupe Aizaga.