Stella Artois Polo Classic

Connor Schmeits, Felipe Ochoa, Vinny Sangaline & Carolyn Likas go head-to-head Sell Out 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 Artois Polo 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 Polo, horse shows & drive-in concert 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

Hats off to the organisers of the 2020 of seating options that included the Molina Fine commented, “The Polo Classic offered something Stella Artois Polo Classic, who Jewelers VIP Lounge, Lawn and Picnic Seating, for everyone and is an outstanding event. We look despite Covid-19 restrictions, still and expanded Sideline Parking options. forward to defending our title next year”. managed to put together another The polo action began with Scottsdale The third and final match of the day saw sell-out event at WestWorld of Scottsdale, which Maserati’s Arizona Polo Club victorious over alumni representing Safeway Albertson’s Work saw over 3,000 spectators attend the socially Mark Taylor Residential’s Denver Polo Club 6 to to Ride take on Sanderson Lincoln’s Women’s distanced day. With no overhead tents or party 5. Diego Florez, who scored four of the Arizona All-Stars, with an 8-4 victory for Work to Ride. tents, spectators watched the action from a variety team’s goals commented, “As always the 2020 Stella Work to Ride’s Daymar Rosser scored four of the

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Allison Freeman, MVP & riding her International Polo Tour best playing pony

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winning team’s goals, teammate Shariah Harris commented, “Even though there were COVID limitations for safety, this year’s event was still a great experience. We always love coming to play in Scottsdale because the players and people are always so welcoming and we are looking forward to coming back for another year.”

Alongside the polo, spectators were also treated to a cornucopia of entertainment including Phoenix Fashion Week’s Longest Catwalk Fashion Show, as well as the Canine Couture, half-time performances by the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, a preview of Barrett-Jackson’s 2021 Collector Car Auction and luxury car displays. If that wasn’t enough then the chance to rub shoulders with celebrities as part of the charity “Million Dollar Mingle”, plus a drive-in concert by rock legend Roger Clyne, there really was something for everyone! Currently it is planned that the event will return as The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships in November 2021.

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Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, Arizona MVP Allison Freeman

Arizona Polo Club

Martin Morey Diego Flores Andres Camacho Felipe Ochoa

Denver Polo Club

Carolyn Likas Conner Schmelts KC Schmelts Vinny Sangaline

EPR Polo (5)

Peter Blake Toto Socas Allison Freeman (0)

Celebrity Cruises USA

Tareq Salahi Marcos Bignoli John Gobin

Work to Ride

Richard Prather Shariah Harris Daymar Rosser

Women’s All-Stars

Natalie Grancharov-Camacho Sheryl Slick Molly Agee

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