Traditionally, the Silver Cup, held at handicap level 20, marks the start of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup series. Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (DPGC) was founded in 2009 by Mohammed Al Habtoor, patron of the Habtoor Polo team and Chairman of the UAE Polo Federation. The DPGS tournaments are held at the Al Habtoor Resort and Polo Club in Dubai. This year, the host Mohammed Al Habtoor had special reason to celebrate. Together with his team players Juan Jaureche (7), Jose Araya (5) and Bautista Bayugar (8), he secured the Silver Cup winner’s trophy.

Awards
Nada T. Rouviere, President of Insignia honored and presented the awards to the teams of the day; Juan Jauretche was the Most Valuable Player, Pocahontas ridden by José Araya as the Best Playing Pony, and Gt Arizona ridden by Lukas Monteverde as the Best Playing Pony for Argentine breed.

Habtoor Polo Team (HCP 20)
Mohammed Al Habtoor (0)
Juan Jaureche (7)
Jose Araya (5)
Bautista Bayugar (8)

UAE Polo Team (HCP 20):
HH Sheikha Maitha Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (0)
Lucas Monteverde Jr. (7)
Tommy Beresford (8)
Federico Von Potobsky (5)

Dubai Wolves Polo by Cafu (HCP 20)
Habtoor Al Habtoor (1)
Felix Esain (6)
Santiago Laborde (6)
Benjamin Panelo (7)

Bangash Polo Team (HCP 19)
Haider Bangash (0)
Alfredo Capella (8)
Tomas F. Llorente (8)
Facudo Kelly (3)

Photo credit: Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club

Read more about all tournaments of the Dubai Gold Cup Series in the upcoming POLO&LUXURY Coffee Table Book