2008 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge
 Once 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
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.
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
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.
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.
| Black Watch |
 |
Neil Hirsch |
0 |
| Nacho Figueras |
6 |
| Facundo Pieres |
10 |
| Gustavo Usandisaga |
4 |
 |
20 |
| Equuleus |
 |
Joe DiMenna |
0 |
| Guillermo Usandizaga |
6 |
| Mariano Gonzalez |
8 |
| Tomas Gracia del Rio |
6 |
|
20 |
| Jumeirah Culu Culu |
 |
Larry Austin/Alessandro Bazzoni |
1 |
| Gaston Lisiloi |
6 |
| Naco Taverna |
6 |
| Marcelo Frayssinet |
7 |
|
20 |
| Mansour |
 |
Ben Soleimani |
0 |
| Cote Zeggers |
5 |
| Adam Snow |
8 |
| Martin Zeggers |
6 |
|
19 |
| Pony Express |
 |
Bob Daniels |
0 |
| Marc Daniels |
2 |
| Nick Roldan |
8 |
| Matias Magrini |
9 |
|
19 |
| White Birch |
 |
Peter Brant |
2 |
| Mariano Aguerre |
10 |
| Ulysses Escapite |
3 |
| Todd Offen |
5 |
|
20 |
|
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