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The GAY POLO LEAGUE (GPL) held its most spectacular event yet at the National Polo Center.

BY REBECCA BALDRIDGE PHOTOS: ALDEN CORRIGAN

The 2023 Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament Presented by Douglas Elliman proved to be the most spectacular Gay Polo League event yet. A new location on the National Polo Center’s Isla Carroll field allowed for a vastly expanded tailgate competition, with elaborate installations lining both sides. What2WearWhere sponsored the contest, with judges including Karen Klopp, Ron Neal, and Anthony Corey making the tough choices. The Best in Show award went to an extravagantly pink Barbie-themed display by Tim Minerd, while Emerald Elite Senior Care took the prize for best corporate tailgate. Cheer Miami won best theme, and

William Vertucci’s display was named best dressed.

Team Greenberg Traurig (Jesse Lee Eller, Peter Secor, Ryan Cronin, and Juan Diego Rizo Patron) and McKenney Media (Eva Marquad, Aurelian Crochon, David Bouclier, and Constant Jacquot) ended four hotly contested chukkers tied at 5-5, with Greenberg Traurig taking home the Senator’s Cup following a shoot-out.

Woodford Reserve (Augustin Arellano, Gus Larossa, Adrian Pia, and Joaquin de la Piedra) took down Cherry Knoll Farm (Tony Natale, Tyler Thompson, Don Bramer, and Lala Laplacette) to take second place in the tournament and win the Founder’s Cup.