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Sell Out Stella Artois Polo Connor Schmeits, Felipe Ochoa, Vinny Sangaline & Carolyn Likas go head-to-head
Polo, horse shows & drive-in concert
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ats off to the organisers of the 2020 Stella Artois Polo Classic, who despite Covid-19 restrictions, still managed to put together another sell-out event at WestWorld of Scottsdale, which saw over 3,000 spectators attend the socially distanced day. With no overhead tents or party tents, spectators watched the action from a variety
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of seating options that included the Molina Fine Jewelers VIP Lounge, Lawn and Picnic Seating, and expanded Sideline Parking options. The polo action began with Scottsdale Maserati’s Arizona Polo Club victorious over Mark Taylor Residential’s Denver Polo Club 6 to 5. Diego Florez, who scored four of the Arizona team’s goals commented, “As always the 2020 Stella
Artois Polo Classic was very well put together to allow for social distancing, but still enabled great entertainment for spectators who love polo, horses, canines, fashion, and much more”. The second match of the day was between the two higher handicapped teams, EPR Polo and USA Celebrity Cruises, with the match donating $10,000 to the charities Arizona Equine Rescue and Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. With two professionals (John Gobin and Marcos Bignoli) as well as a three goal handicap advantage, it was little surprise to see EPR Polo taking home The Molina Cup with a 6-4 win. The USA Celebrity Cruises Team Captain, Tareq Salahi commented, “The Polo Classic offered something for everyone and is an outstanding event. We look forward to defending our title next year”. The third and final match of the day saw alumni representing Safeway Albertson’s Work to Ride take on Sanderson Lincoln’s Women’s All-Stars, with an 8-4 victory for Work to Ride. Work to Ride’s Daymar Rosser scored four of the www.polotimes.co.uk
