Learn the equestrian sport of polo

2008 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge

Polo ArtworksOnce again this year, the summer polo matches at the coveted Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge were among the most exciting in the sport of polo. Some of the world's greatest equestrian athletes competed at Bridgehampton Polo Club for one of sport's most treasured prizes.

An Overview of the Sport

A polo match lasts about 2 hours and is divided into 6 timed periods called chukkers. The object of the game is to hit the ball down the field and through the goal posts to score. During half time, spectators go onto the field in a social tradition called divot stomping. Check current weather conditions and forecast.

2008 Mercedes-Benz Challenge Cup

Mercedes-Benz VIP Tent at the Bridgehampton Polo Club

Black Watch vs Pony Express on Saturday @ 4pm

This year's competition will be even more intense than the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge when Two Trees/La Dolfina narrowly defeated defending champions Black Watch to capture possession of the coveted trophy.

sportPOLO.com Best Playing Pony Award and Trophies for the Mecedes-Benz Polo Challenge at Bridgehampton Polo Club

2008 Schedule

  • July 19th
    White Birch drove an 8-2 halftime lead to a 16-7 victory defeating Jumeirah Culu Culu. Mariano Aguerre, named MVP, led all scorers with nine goals. Todd Offen finished with three goals and Peter Brant scored twice.
  • July 26th
    Black Watch vs. Pony Express at 4pm
  • August 2nd
    TBA 4pm
  • August 9th
    TBA 4pm
  • August 16th
    TBA 4pm
  • August 23rd
    TBA 4pm

Tickets

General admission tickets are available on the day of the polo match. Admission is $20 per car. All proceeds benefit the South Fork Breast Health Coalition. The VIP tent is reserved for sponsors and their invited guests only. For information on private field-side tailgate tents, please call 212-420-9420 x29.

Location

The Bridgehampton Polo Club hosts the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at Two Trees Farm, 849 Hayground Road, Water Mill, NY 11976. From Montauk Highway Rte. 27 in Water Mill, NY 11976. Turn north onto Hayground Rd for about 1/2 mile to entrance.

2008 Team Rosters

Black Watch
Neil Hirsch Neil Hirsch 0
Nacho Figueras 6
Facundo Pieres 10
Gustavo Usandisaga 4
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Equuleus
Joe DiMenna Joe DiMenna 0
Guillermo Usandizaga 6
Mariano Gonzalez 8
Tomas Gracia del Rio 6
20
Heathecote Farm
Steve Lefkowitz Steve Lefkowitz 0
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20
Jumeirah Culu Culu
Larry Austin Larry Austin/Alessandro Bazzoni 1
Gaston Lisiloi 6
Naco Taverna 6
Marcelo Frayssinet 7
20
Mansour
Ben Soleimani Ben Soleimani 0
Cote Zeggers 5
Adam Snow 8
Martin Zeggers 6
19
Pony Express
Bob Daniels Bob Daniels 0
Marc Daniels 2
Nick Roldan 8
Matias Magrini 9
19
White Birch
Peter Brant Peter Brant 2
Mariano Aguerre 10
Ulysses Escapite 3
Todd Offen 5
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