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Reto Gaudenzi, VP of the Board and CEO, Dr Piero Dillier, President of the Board, with Arnd Küchel, Member of the Board of Evviva Polo St. Moritz AG WELCOME TO THE SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ - THE 35TH EDITION!

It is with immense pleasure and pride that we welcome you for the 35th time to St Moritz for the social and sporting highlight of the year!

Our motto, tradition – class – hospitality – emotions, comes alive every year on the frozen lake and all over the city when top players with their horses and guests from all corners of the world come together for the original Snow Polo Event since 1985.

We would like to say hearty thanks also to all our partners, some have been with us for many years. The longest lasting partnership we have with Cartier for an incredible 27 years! Those partners not only support the event financially and with their brand and reputation, but bring quality guests to the Top of the World.

Again, this year we are very proud to have 4 world class Polo Teams competing, with Cartier, Maserati, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel and Azerbaijan Land of Fire, high class Polo and excitement are guaranteed.

Besides Polo, the event will again present great entertainment and culinary delights, in the spectacular setting of the Engadin Valley

May the best team bring home the trophy!

Dr. Piero Dillier, Reto Gaudenzi, Arnd Küchel – the Board of Evviva Polo St. Moritz AG, Dr. Thomas Rinderknecht, Peter A.C. Blum, advisory Board Members

SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2019 3 WHERE GENERATIONS PLAY.

SINCE 1896.

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, Via Serlas 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland Telephone: +41 (0)81 837 1000, Fax: +41 (0)81 837 2999, Reservations: +41 (0)81 837 1100, [email protected], www.badruttspalace.com, @BadruttsPalace WHAT’S INSIDE…

WELCOME 3 Introduction to this year’s Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz ©www.imagesofpolo.com

2018 REVIEW 6 A look back at the highlights from the RULES OF THE GAME 2018 Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 39 Pocket guide to the intricacies of polo SNOW POLO HISTORY PROGRAMME 14 St. Moritz, the cradle of snow polo 47 What’s happening and when ST. MORITZ HALL OF FAME ARTISTS 17 Celebrating the champions of the past 49 A look at this year’s entertainment 2018 WINNERS TEAM CARTIER THE UMPIRES 21 Q&A with Cartier Team Captain, 57 The three rule enforcers Rommy Gianni THE VOICE OF POLO BAKU MORITZ POLO AWARD 2019 59 Commentator Q&A 23 An award to recognise outstanding achievements in polo EVENT MAP 60 Know your way around this year’s event TEAM AZERBAIJAN 26 Bringing polo home TEAMS 63 The 2019 team line-ups TACK TALK 34 Understand the player and SPONSORS pony equipment 67 Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz supporters

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SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2019 7 8 SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2019 2018’s three-day Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz spectacular was bigger and better than ever before. Spectators and players alike enjoyed the perfect combination of sunshine, socialising and Swiss hospitality, a truly magical experience for all involved. Snow, sun and a bevy of fur-clad spectators, with their eye permanently fixed on the snow-covered lake in the heart of Switzerland’s Engadin Valley – what more could you ask for? Each year, hordes of snow polo fans and followers head to this Alpine mecca to witness the winter season’s highlight, the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz. As The ‘Godfather of Snow Polo’ Reto Gaudenzi, the man responsible for introducing snow polo to the world and now CEO and organiser extraordinaire of the best snow polo tournament in the world put it, “God must be a polo player”. The ‘Man in the Sky’ had turned his barometer to ‘fair and dry for polo’ between 26 – 28 January as not only had the lake’s ice been frozen to the optimum depth, but the snow over the week before had been cool and substantial. During Friday and Saturday, it quickly became clear who the two strongest teams were going to be. Cartier and Maserati bounced through their initial matches against Badrutt’s Palace and Azerbaijan Land of Fire respectively, with unsurprising wins marking their dominance on the tournament rankings. But, if Cartier and Maserati had the leading poll positions, Azerbaijan Land of Fire had the spectators’ hearts. First time Snow Polo World Cup competitors, the boys in white from the Middle East/Europe border came to St. Moritz with not only their noble steeds, but three reserves, their own band, a fully

SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2019 9 10 SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2019 functioning catering department rustling up Azeri treats for spectators on the sidelines and their own throng of spectators with musical instruments and loud singing voices. After two days of competitive action, it was Cartier and Maserati who faced each other in The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2018 Final. As the first ball fired into play, the tentative hush that had settled on the St. Moritz grandstand rallied into cries of elation as the Cartier boys thundered up and down the field, with Maserati close on their heels. Cartier may have led going into half-time, but this meant nothing in the Maserati camp as the players went into the third chukka with renewed vigour and fire in their bellies. Hissam Ali Hyder immediately took control of the ball, with Gerardo Mazzini and Robert Strom trailing in his wake. Cartier had been momentarily taken by surprise and with a piece of poetic play from Strom as he dribbled past not one, nor two, but three red shirts to goal, the Maserati crowd erupted as the scores read 3½-3 going into the final chukka. Chris Hyde exploded onto the field for the final big push, he perfected a penalty 4, putting his team ahead 4-3½. Maserati tried and tried to push forward into Cartier’s half and with 1.41 minutes left on the clock, it looked like they might convert one last attempt on goal. Tick, tick, tick…and it was all over. The crowd went wild as Rommy Gianni successfully retained the Snow Polo World Cup title for a third consecutive year and Chris ‘The Prof’ Hyde held high the trophy for his seventh win!

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What is luxury, if you don‘t have the time to enjoy it? Maura Wasescha

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What is luxury, if you don‘t have the time to enjoy it? Maura Wasescha

Luxury means not having to be concerned with its practical matters, but to be able to enjoy the perfect moment in the company of family or friends. Totally free of worry, knowing that in the background there is a team who will fulfill all your wishes. This is why Maura Wasescha doesn’t just have exclusive properties for sale or rent. Maura Wasescha does more. She offers the perfect luxury service, so Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2018 Final 2018 – Cartier vs Maserati Winners: Cartier, 4-3½ that the magic of the moment becomes timeless enjoyment. Snow Polo World Cup Most Valuable Player = Dario Musso Polo Times Best Playing Pony Rug = Zedan, played by Dario Musso

HighClassAusgabe2_Chinesisch.indd 1 26.11.2018 15:52:57 of the St. Moritz Polo Club by Dr Peter Robert Berry in 1959, where international tournaments were held in SNOW POLO the summers between 1960-1964. Unfortunately, the original polo field was “unceremoniously converted into a high-altitude training camp for athletes in HISTORY the run-up to the Mexico City Summer Olympics” Polo, in one form or another, is one of the world’s according to Gionni Berry. oldest sports. Many lay claim to the modern game, but The rather unlikely route to the revival of polo experts agree that the first form of polo originated with in the Engadin Valley actually began in Andalusia, as mounted nomads in Central Asia who are believed to founder Reto Gaudenzi was introduced to the sport have played a version of what we now consider polo, in Sotogrande. Full of enthusiasm back at home in as a game that was part sport and part training for St. Moritz, he founded the Swiss National Polo Team war, with the game following the nomad’s migration and found an ally in Hans Peter Danuser, who was the to Persia sometime between 600 BC and 100 AD. Polo Tourism Director of St. Moritz. Hans Peter was looking has grown in popularity worldwide, with the sport now for a new event with a British connection to celebrate played at clubs on every continent. With this growth, the Cresta Club’s centennial year and the idea of a new forms of polo have taken shape, from the beach to winter polo tournament was hatched. However, the the snow and even on bikes. initial reception was rather tepid as Hans Peter recalls, Polo first arrived in St. Moritz around 1899 when the “I started approaching people who had staged the British Cavalry built the first polo field in St. MoritzBad summer polo tournaments in the 1960s and they just and practised there. This was followed by the founding dismissed the idea... only one person really got behind

1985 1989 1996 1997 2000 2003 2005 St. Moritz Polo Cortina Winter Megève Snow Snow Polo Aspen World Kitzbühel Snow Klosters Snow World Cup Polo Gold Cup Polo – France Tremblant World Snow Polo Polo World Cup – Polo – Switzerland on Snow – – Italy Cup – Canada Championships Austria Switzerland – USA Moscow Snow Polo – Russia

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the idea and that was Reto Gaudenzi with snow polo”. As if the idea of snow polo wasn’t enough, the mind bending proposal of playing upon the frozen lake was formed and in 1984 the first test-run was staged, which was swiftly followed by the first Snow Polo World Cup in 1985. The founders certainly showed ingenuity in raising funds, even auctioning off plots of ice on the lake for the first polo gala. Dividends were distributed in the form of drinks at the Carlton Hotel’s Polo Bar. The first event with Cartier added the weight of their sponsorship in 1985 and continues to do so to this day. Today’s Board members of the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz have all won the tournament – Reto Gaudenzi (5 wins), Piero Dillier (3 wins) and Andy Küchel (1 win). What began on the snow of St. Moritz 35 years ago started a worldwide trend — nowadays, polo on snow is played across the globe from Aspen in the US and Cortina in Italy to Tianjin in China. Still, the St. Moritz original remains the most prestigious polo tournament. In 2018, over 15,000 spectators gathered on the frozen lake to experience the elegance, glamour and competition of The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz.

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2017 Argentina Snow Cup, Fin del Mundo Snow International Snow FIP Snow Polo World 10th Anniversary of World number one, Chapelco – Argentina Polo Cup, Ushuaia – Polo Challenge, Cup, Tianjin – China the Kitzbühel Snow Adolfo Cambiaso Argentina Tianjin – China Polo World Cup – secures the Ushuaia Val d’Isere Snow Polo Austria Snow Polo Title with – France Accord Salud Senior his son, Poroto – Cup, Ushuaia – Argentina S Club Snow Arena Argentina Polo World Cup, Courcheval – France

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Please Drink Responsibly www.perrier-jouet.com HALL OF FAME ST. MORITZ HALL OF FAME Since snow polo’s inception in 1985 by the ‘Godather of snow polo’, Reto Gaudenzi, St. Moritz has been its traditional home. Over the years many famous international polo faces have competed upon the frozen lake to be crowned champions of The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz. This Hall of Fame celebrates the champions the past. 2018 TEAM CARTIER 1 Rommy Gianni 2 Juan Cruz Greguoli 3 Chris Hyde 4 Dario Musso 2017 TEAM CARTIER 1 Rommy Gianni 2 Charlie Wooldridge 3 Chris Hyde 4 Dario Musso 2016 TEAM MASERATI Team Cartier, winners of The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2018 1 Rommy Gianni 2 Dario Musso 3 Luciano Vazquez 2011 2007 4 Frankie Menendes TEAM FRANCE TEAM BRIONI 1 Francois Le Barazer 1 Charlie Hanbury 2015 2 Oscar Mancini 2 Eduardo Novillo Astrada TEAM CARTIER 3 Oli Hipwood 3 Milo Fernández Araujo 1 Jonathan Munro Ford 4 Nacho Gonzalez 4 Guy Schwarzenbach 2 Max Charlton 3 Jamie Morrison 2010 2006 4 Chris Hyde TEAM CARTIER TEAM CARTIER 1 Saeed Bin Drai 1 Adriano Agosti 2014 2 Rob Archibald 2 Jaime Huidobro TEAM CARTIER 3 John Paul Clarkin 3 Jack Baillieu 1 Jonathan Munro Ford 4 Glen Gilmore 4 Jonny Good 2 Max Charlton 3 Chris Hyde 2009 2005 4 Hissam Ali Hyder TEAM BANK JULIUS BÄR TEAM MAYBACH 1 George Milford Haven 1 Simon Holley 2013 2 José Donoso 2 Chris Hyde TEAM CARTIER 3 Pablo Mac Donough 3 Nacho Gonzalez 1 Jonathan Munro Ford 4 Richard Le Poer 4 Alejandro Díaz Alberdi 2 Max Charlton 3 Nacho Gonzalez 2008 2004 4 Chris Hyde TEAM BRIONI TEAM LARCHMONT 1 Guy Schwarzenbach 1 Marek Dochnal 2012 2 Nacho Gonzalez 2 Juan Martin Nero Cancelled for the first time in history 3 John Paul Clarkin 3 Alejandro Díaz Alberdi due to insufficient ice thickness. 4 Jonny Good 4 Jack Kidd

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Maserati’s win in 2016 proved only a brief interlude to Cartier’s winning streak 1991 TEAM REVLON – PALM BEACH 1 Franco Pellegrino / Arnd Küchel 2 Michael Tarnopol Cartier once again clinched victory in 2017 3 Christian Laprida 4 Vlad Antoniade 2003 1997 1990 TEAM BANK HOFMANN TEAM CARTIER TEAM POMMERY – MILANO 1 Piero Dillier / Thomas Rinderknecht 1 John Manconi 1 Colin Emson 2 Lucas Labat 2 Horacio Fernández Llorente 2 Franco Pellegrino 3 Ignacio Tillous 3 Alejandro Díaz Alberdi 3 James Lucas 4 Christian Bernal 4 Francis-Michael Claessens 4 Martin Orotzo 2002 1996 1989 TEAM DYNERGY TEAM CARTIER TEAM AUDI – ST. MORITZ 1 John Manconi 1 John Manconi 1 Mario Zindel 2 Satnam Dhillon 2 Horacio Fernández Llorente 2 Reto Gaudenzi 3 Carlos Solari 3 Piki Díaz Alberdi 3 Alfonso Pieres 4 Alejandro Díaz Alberdi 4 Francis-Michael Claessens 4 Adrian Laplacette 2001 1995 1988 TEAM CARTIER – ST. MORITZ TEAM TROIS POMMES TEAM AUDI – ST. MORITZ 1 Adriano Agosti – LAS LEÑAS 1 Mario Zindel 2 José Donoso 1 Piero Dillier 2 Reto Gaudenzi 3 Cody Forsyth 2 Adriano Agosti 3 Adrian Laplacette 4 Chris Hyde 3 James Lucas 4 Yvan Guillemin 4 Tomás Fernández Llorente 2000 1987 TEAM CARTIER – ST. MORITZ 1994 EUROPE SELECTION 1 Adriano Agosti TEAM POMMERY – LAS LEÑAS 1 Oliver Ellis 2 Cody Forsyth 1 Piero Dillier 2 Orazio Annunziata 3 Satnam Dhillon 2 Adriano Agosti 3 Franco Piazza 4 Marco di Paola 3 Tomás Fernández Llorente 4 Yvan Guillemin 4 Martin Orotzo 1999 1986 TEAM POMMERY– GHANTOOT 1993 EUROPE SELECTION ABU DHABI TEAM POMMERY – SÃO PAOLO 1 Reto Gaudenzi / Orazio 1 Nasser Al Daheri 1 Piero Dillier Annunziata 2 Luis Escobar 2 Adriano Agosti 2 Vlad Antoniade 3 Hugo Barabucci 3 James Lucas 3 Yvan Guillemin 4 Thomas M. Rinderknecht 4 Tomás Fernández Llorente 4 Paul Withers 1998 1992 1985 TEAM CARTIER TEAM BERNIE’S – ST. MORITZ TEAM CARTIER – ST. MORITZ 1 John Manconi 1 Reto Gaudenzi 1 Reto Gaudenzi 2 Horacio Fernández Llorente 2 James Lucas 2 Orazio Annunziata 3 Alejandro Díaz Alberdi 3 Adrian Laplacette 3 Gianni Berry / Vlad Antoniade 4 Francis-Michael Claessens 4 Mario Zindel 4 Yvan Guillemin

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TEAM CARTIER 2018 WINNERS TEAM CARTIER Following his third consecutive win in The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz, we spoke to Team Captain Rommy Gianni about what he loves about this tournament, held each year in the beautiful home of snow polo.

How did it feel to win The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz in 2016, 2017 & 2018? Winning The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz for three years in a row has been absolutely amazing!

What makes The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz so special? The unique location, the international teams and the great atmosphere you get from polo on snow, these are the things that make it really special.

What has been your greatest snow polo memory? The snow polo tournaments I’ve won with my Do you have a particular training schedule father in the past. before the tournament gets underway? My training is quite intense. I train six to seven days a week for three to four hours a day. I do boxing, gym workouts in general, a lot of cardio and of course I ride as much as I can. I also follow a sports diet to be as fit as possible for the events.

Do you prefer snow polo or grass polo? I like both grass polo and snow polo. Polo on grass is faster and polo on snow is more physical. They are both amazing to play.

Outside of St. Moritz, where is your favourite place to play polo? I enjoy playing in Argentina very much and St. Tropez as well.

Who are your favourite teammates to play with in St. Moritz? There is no doubt that Dario Musso is the best polo mate I have played with in years! Juan Cruz Greguoli is a great player as well and of course Chris Hyde.

What is the most challenging aspect of The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz is very competitive. Each game I have played is like a Final. The training in England before is very tough, in most cases it rains very hard and it’s very cold! But it’s a must if you want to be competitive for the tournament.

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ZwyerCaviar AG | Tel. +41 71 333 40 00 | www.zwyercaviar.com BAKU MORITZ Dr. Adrian Laplacette received The Baku Moritz Polo Award for his great work as polo POLO AWARD 2019 and equine adviser to Switzerland and Gaudenzi with the idea of creating leading trade magazine for decades. Azerbaijan an award to recognise outstanding And to Dr. Adrian Laplacette for his achievements in polo – from the best great work as polo and equine adviser The Beginnings coverage of the sport in the media to to Switzerland and Azerbaijan and The idea of bringing together individuals, groups, organisations or many other countries and Polo Clubs St. Moritz and Baku during the institutions which have contributed Worldwide in the last 30 Years. Arena World Cup goes back to significantly to advancing polo The 2019 Baku Moritz Polo Award General Elchin Guliyev, President worldwide; and so, the Baku Moritz will be presented at the Baku Moritz of the Equestrian Federation of Polo Award was born. The prize will Polo Night and Gala at Badrutt’s Palace Azerbaijan Republic, and Reto be presented annually, at the Snow Hotel on the 26 January 2019. Gaudenzi, President of World Polo, Polo Gala in St Moritz. The Committee of the Baku who felt that the thread of polo Moritz Polo Award has chosen Lando that both cities shared was worth The Committee Simonetti, Founder and Owner of La honouring. The perfect occasion was The Committee that will decide on Martina as recipient of the 2019 Award! to be the 2016 Arena World Cup in the recipient of the award consists Lando Simonetti has been Baku. Yves Gardiol, then CEO of of: Elchin Guliyev, President of the supporting and promoting the Snow the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, joined Equestrian Federation of Azerbaijan Polo World Cup in St Moritz and the in the collaboration, and ever since, Republic; Dr. Piero Dillier, Vice Arena Polo World Cup in Baku since the Baku Moritz Night has been President of FIP, the world governing its beginnings, and has given the noble celebrated; in Baku in the summer body of polo; Reto Gaudenzi, the Sport of Polo tremendous support and and in St. Moritz in the winter during founder of Snow Polo and President Style Worldwide for the last 35 Years. the Snow Polo World Cup. Each of World Polo GmbH; Birgit Hugli- Congratulations Lando! evening is undoubtedly the social Hermann, owner and publisher of highlight of the respective event. Polo & Luxury magazine, as well as Richard Leuenberger, managing The Connection Director of Badrutt’s Palace Hotel. Historians trace back the origins of the sport to the ancient states situated on The Award Presentation the territory of modern Azerbaijan. The first Baku Moritz Polo Award According to some historians, the was presented at the Baku Moritz game of Chovqan, the precursor to Polo Gala on 27 January 2018 modern polo, was played in Azerbaijan at the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in as long as 3,000 years ago. St. Moritz, St. Moritz on the occasion of the 34th on the other hand, is the cradle of the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz. The variant played on ice – snow polo, award itself is a silver and marble bust Lando Simonetti, Founder and Owner of La Martina which was invented right here in 1985. of a polo pony and player in action In keeping with the tradition of the and is a work of art by renowned Silk Road, an ancient route starting sculptor Murad Sudjadinov The first Baku Moritz Polo Award went to from ancient China which traversed from Azerbaijan. Maria Lia and Asia and Europe, today’s polo plays Luis Garrahan an important role for tourism in both The Winner Baku and St. Moritz – economically The first Baku Moritz Polo Award and for the sport. went to Maria Lia and Luis Garrahan, WIR LEBEN WAS WIR LIEBEN publishers and editors of Polo The Award International, for their The publisher and owner of Polo & exceptional coverage. In the ZwyerCaviar AG | Tel. +41 71 333 40 00 | www.zwyercaviar.com Luxury Country Life magazine, Birgit opinion of the panel of judges, Hugli-Hermann, approached Reto Polo International is the world’s EXHIBITION 25 27 JANUARY 2019 DAVID YARROW 35. SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ

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WWW.PETRAGUT.COM TEAM AZERBAIJAN Polo is on the crest of a wave in the amazing a show of European celebration and cohesion. country of Azerbaijan, as their national team and The 10 teams were divided into two groups: polo infrastructure at home gain international Group A, consisting of Azerbaijan, Ireland, The attention. General Elchin Guliyev is President Netherlands, France and Slovakia, and Group of The Equestrian Federation of Azerbaijan B, with Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland (ARAF) and it has been his enthusiasm and and Spain. Going into the tournament, Ireland passion which has pioneered the sport of polo in held the European Champions title with Azerbaijan. His promotion of our magnificent few putting their money on anyone else this sport has been matched only by Bahruz Nabiyev, time around, but as play commenced on 20 the exceptionally active and equally committed September, the strength of the home nation, Secretary General of the ARAF. It is under Italy and the newest European Championship their joint stewardship that Team Azerbaijan members, Azerbaijan, was undeniable. As the has been improving year upon year and 2018 only two teams that remained unbeaten in was certainly no different. In 2015 Azerbaijan the group stages, Italy and Azerbaijan came became European Champions in Arena Polo, together on Sunday 30 September in the Final beating Germany in the Finals, and in 2018 to battle for the title of European Champions. Team Azerbaijan once again ventured into Having last won the title in 2005, it had been international polo. World Polo has been involved and helped ARAF for seven years in building up polo, tournaments, infrastructure and the very successful National Polo Team. In September 2018, Azerbaijan took part in the XII FIP European Polo Championships at Villa a Sesta Polo Club, Tuscany. Every four years, polo teams from across Europe congregate for The FIP European Polo Championships in

XII FIP European Polo Championships Final: Azerbaijan vs Italy Winners: Italy, 8-4 XII FIP European Polo Championships Most Valuable Player: Martín Joaquin

Italy Azerbaijan Martin Joaquin Fabian Bolanteiro Edoardo Ferrari Elchin Jamalli Lucas Bertola Rashad Hasanov Gualterio Gioro Agustin Kronhaus

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Team Azerbaijan are going from strength to strength

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thirteen years since Italy last lifted the trophy, but with the expert trio of Nicolas Lopez Fuentes, Tomas and Azerbaijan Martín Joaquin, supported by number and Team four Eduardo Menendez, there was USA celebrating little doubt that the home nation would their performances in The International Cup take home the title going into the final match. Italy led from the off, scoring three goals to none in response from Azerbaijan in the first chukka. Before half-time, both teams scored a goal apiece, leaving the scores at 4-1 in Italy’s favour going into the break. Italy came back even more motivated in the third chukka, extending their lead to 7-2 and as the play went into the final chukka, there was no doubt that Italy had the momentum and Azerbaijan would not be able to catch their rivals. Despite two quick fire goals in the final seven minutes, another goal from Italy sealed the XII FIP European Championships deal and with Italy’s eighth goal, the 2018 honours. Azerbaijan’s international polo continued in November, when they competed against Team USA in The Piero Dillier – FIP Vice President, Fabian Bolanteiro, Rashad Hasanov, International Cup. The International Agustin Kronhaus, General Elchin Guliyev – President of the Equestrian Federation Cup is a holiday tradition that ends of Azerbaijan Republic, Elchin Jamalli, Tarlan Gurbanaliyev, Ali Rzayev the biggest weekend of fall polo and & Simone Perillo – Secretary General FISE season at Grand Champions Polo Azerbaijan in action at The International Cup Club, Florida and on Saturday 24 November 2018, Team USA secured an unprecedented seventh consecutive victory with a 9-7½ win against Azerbaijan. In the past, Team USA has defeated England, Chile, Mexico, South Africa, Uruguay and Brazil, and this year’s team was one of the most experienced in the tournament history. However, it was not all plain sailing before the tournament for Team USA, as key player Juancito Bollini was injured during the USPA National 20-Goal tournament and was replaced by his father Juan, who was granted US citizenship just a week before. Bollini commented, “I am very proud to play for the USA, it never crossed my mind I would be able to do it, I was so excited, I couldn’t sleep. I felt like I was playing the Final of the British Open. We knew it would be a very tough game. They have a lot of good players.”

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HEI8271~21993_SWITZERLAND_CREDENTIALS_ADVERT_241x166.indd 1 28/11/2018 14:24 Team USA dominated for the majority of the match, but in the last chukka Azerbaijan staged a comeback – with just 1:27 left in the fourth chukka and trailing by 3½ goals, Azerbaijan scored a flurry of three goals and were within just ½ a goal of equalising when Elchin Jamalli missed a scoring opportunity and Marc Ganzi scooped it up to score an insurance goal for Team USA. Andrès ‘Lala’ Laplacette summed up the final Team USA defeated Azerbaijan in The International Cup chukka, “It was a great last chukka, Polo European Championship to manage to triumph once again or we were close, it was a very exciting Baku commented, “It was a great will Azerbaijan strike a comeback? UNVERÄNDERT finish”. game and these players represented Back home in Baku, Jeff Blake, Team USA Captain Azerbaijan well, at the beginning improvements are also well and three-time US Open champion, the USA was dominating the game underway with four full size grass ERFRISCHENDER was named Most Valuable Player in but then they caught up and at the polo fields under construction his International Cup debut, scoring end it was a very close call. I think alongside the impressive new three of his team’s nine goals. Blake by being in America and playing stables and Polo Clubs already in commented post-match, “It was against America, Azerbaijan had place. It is so wonderful to see the some added pressure being my first GESCHMACK really a fantastic game. I think they sport of polo being embraced with time in the international match are already a power in Europe. such enthusiasm and the Azeri knowing they had won six straight,” They are improving every day. commitment to polo will truly Blake said. “Marc scored some big I think it’s great to see a new come to fruition in 2019 when goals at important moments. Grant emerging country which is actually the first outdoor tournament will SEIT 1873 played very smart and disciplined. one of the oldest polo countries be played. In recognition of these Juan was phenomenal at back the in the world because polo comes fantastic new facilities, FIP has whole game especially at the end from that region. It was all the awarded the FIP 2020 European when we left him alone with three Persian Empire at one time.” Polo Championship to Azerbaijan, Azeris and he won the play.” A number of players from meaning that 8 European Polo Reto Gaudenzi, who The International Cup will be Teams will compete in Baku. founded snow polo in St. competing in The Snow Polo Together with ARAF, World Polo Moritz and brought World Cup St. Moritz 2019, has also brought almost 100 polo the first FIP Arena with Andrés (Lala) Laplacette, ponies to Azerbaijan, with 60 more Adrian Laplacette, Elchin Jamalli to come in 2019, whilst the local once again donning the shirts of Karabakh horses are also being Azerbaijan Land of Fire, whilst trained to play polo. With the father-son duo Marc and Grant enthusiasm and passion of General Ganzi will play alongside each Elchin Guliyev, President of The other for Team Cartier ARAF, alongside the Association’s – will the Ganzis Secretary General Bahruz Nabiyev, Azerbaijan is set to become a major player on the world polo stage. We The International Cup – Azerbaijan vs Team USA can only say… watch this space! Winners = Team USA, 9-7½ The International Cup Most Valuable Player = Jeff Blake American Polo Horse Association Best Playing Pony = Nadia, played by Marc Ganzi Grand Champions Best Playing Pony = Fendi, played by Adrian Laplacette

Azerbaijan (12) Team USA (15) Andrés (Lala) Laplacette (4) Jeff Blake (6) Adrian Laplacette (6) Grant Ganzi (2) Elcin Jamalli (2) Marc Ganzi (2) Rashad Hasanov (0) Juan Bollini (5) Amil Namazov (Reserve) (0)

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HEI8271~21993_SWITZERLAND_CREDENTIALS_ADVERT_241x166.indd 1 28/11/2018 14:24 Land of Fire Azerbaijan Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, it is not only the largest city in Azerbaijan but also on the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus region. Baku is the scientific, cultural, and industrial centre of Azerbaijan. The city is renowned for its winds, which is reflected in its nickname, the “City of Winds”.

Karabakh Horse – The Karabakh Horse, one of the symbols of bravery and beauty of Azerbaijan. The Karabakh Horse has a shiny coat with thin and soft skin. The main colours are chestnut and bay, with a characteristic golden tint; some are grey, whilst palominos and buckskins are rare. As well as being fast and agile, the Karabakh is known for its endurance and loyalty.

Icherisheher – Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku and the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku and is has been well protected over the years by its surrounding city walls.

Azerbaijani Cavalry team engraved its name into the country’s history by showing spectacular shows on Karabakh Horses in many local and international events. Recently, the Cavalry team was admired by the whole world with their “Land of Fire Azerbaijan” composition at the anniversary celebrations of Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of England.

The Seafront Boulevard, which covers the Bay of Baku with 15 kilometers of greenbelt, is a place especially loved by residents of the capital of Azerbaijan and is affectionately nicknamed Little Venice.

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Azerbaijan is one of the countries where horse Among the strongest teams in Europe, our National breeding has developed from ancient times. polo team won the European Championship with No wonder that, Chovgan (national game of a score of 6-5 in the Final against Germany. This Azerbaijan) is considered an ancestor of modern victory was a real indicator of the development of polo, which has widely spread all over the world Azerbaijan’s Equestrian sport. and is considered the “game of the king and the In January 2018 our National Polo Team king of the games”. represented our country successfully in The Polo tournaments, which began Snow Polo World Cup St. six years ago in Azerbaijan in Moritz. Although our team 2013 with the slogan “Polo played for the first time on the returns home”, were just snow, they took third place in an indicator of Azerbaijan’s this internationally acclaimed contribution to polo. Between snow polo tournament, As a 4 – 12 September 2015, continuation of our country’s Azerbaijan hosted the First achievements in polo, in 20 – FIP Arena Polo European 30 September the Azerbaijan Championship Tournament. polo team played competitively Arena Polo World Cup against the other international tournaments started in Baku in teams and achieved second September 2013. Every year the world’s famous place in the XII FIP European Championship at polo teams gather in the capital of Azerbaijan to Villa a Sesta Polo Club, Italy. fight for one of the most prestigious awards in This achievement was swiftly followed with international arena polo. Azerbaijan’s National the Azerbaijan National Polo Team competing Polo Team won third place in 2014, second place against Team USA in The International Cup on in 2016, first place in 2017 and second place in 24 November at Grand Champions Polo Club, 2018 at The Arena Polo World Cup. Florida against USA. SHIRTS La Martina sponsor all of the players’ polo shirts TACK TALK for The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz. For added warmth, these shirts are long sleeved rather Polo is a physically demanding sport both for the than the usual short sleeve style of polo shirts. players and the ponies. As such, there is a variety of equipment specific to the sport aimed at protecting WHITES the horse and rider as well as improving their Players must wear white polo jeans, sometimes performance. As this tack can seem like an referred to as breeches, when playing matches. During practices, players usually wear blue jeans. array of leather, cloth and rubber to the untrained eye, this guide to snow SADDLE The saddle is one of the heaviest pieces of polo pony polo tack is aimed to help unpick equipment. Unlike in other equine sports, polo saddles the peculiarities of this do not have knee rolls and the pommel is lower – unique equine sport. these adaptations are to allow the players to position themselves forward. KNEEPADS Players have to wear kneepads in order to protect their knees from being damaged in ride-offs. Players’ knees are exposed and without kneepads would have little protection from the force of a ride-off. BOOTS Polo players’ boots are made of brown or black leather and must be worn during matches. Some styles even have additional, reinforced protection on the outer calves.

TAILS The playing ponies’ tails are tied up with tape in order to prevent them from getting caught in the sticks. This is a compulsory rule. Umpires ponies’ tails are usually not tied up. STIRRUPS Polo stirrups are usually wider and CLIPPING heavier than those used in other As snow polo is played in the winter when equine disciplines in order to allow the ponies’ have already developed their thicker players to stand up in their stirrups or winter coats, some players choose to clip their to lean right out to take shots. ponies in order to aid thermoregulation and stop excessive over-heating.

BANDAGES All polo ponies must wear protective bandages on each leg during polo matches. These offer protection from accidental knocks with balls and sticks.

SHOES In order to avoid the snow ‘balling-up’ in the STUDS ponies’ shoes, snow polo shoes have a special In outdoor polo, just a single stud is fixed to the outside rubber tubing which funnels the snow out of of the rear shoe. However, in snow polo, two studs are the back of the shoe. used on both the front and rear shoes to add traction.

34 SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2019 HELMET All players must wear a safety helmet at all times during a polo EYEWEAR match. Different countries have Protective eyewear is optional, varying rules and standards. Players but for many players they find can customise their helmets with combining protective eyewear MANES All polo ponies’ manes are ‘hogged’– colours, initials or logos. with sunglasses is the best way to combat the sun’s glare this is when the horses’ manes are bouncing off the white, snowy shaved using clippers. This is in order surface of the frozen lake. to stop sticks, reins and hands getting tangled during the action.

BIT The bit, is a piece of metal which is placed in the pony’s mouth in order to help control and direct the pony. The most common polo bit is a ‘gag’ as illustrated in this picture.

BRIDLE This essential piece of equipment is usually made of leather and must not have any sharp edges, nor obstruct the pony’s vision. They vary in style and colour depending on the pony’s need and the player’s preference.

REINS Polo bridles have four reins in total, this is two more than other equine disciplines. Often ‘draw’ or ‘running’ reins, which connect to the girth as seen in this image, are used for extra stopping power.

MARTINGALE Standing martingales are an important piece of equipment as they stop the pony from throwing its head back and hitting the player as they lean forward to take a shot.

GLOVES Not only do the players’ gloves provide much needed protection from the chilly temperatures, but they also allow extra grip. Some polo gloves even have inbuilt carbon fibre in order to provide added protection from any impacts. TENDON BOOTS These are commonly worn on the front legs of the pony (some players also use them on the hind legs) and are designed STICK to protect the pony’s sensitive The head of the stick is tendons from accidental stick or usually wooden, whilst the ball damage. cane is made from bamboo. The length and heaviness of the stick depends on GIRTH/SURCINGLE the pony’s height as well The girth is used to keep the saddle in place – as the player’s preference. therefore it is one of the most important pieces of All players must use their equipment, as without it the saddle would simply right hand to hold the stick, slip off. A surcingle is used for added stabilisation irrespective of their naturally as well as a backup in case the girth breaks. dominant hand.

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The goals in St. Moritz are each 7.3m wide and are marked by two posts, unlike other sports, polo goals have no crossbar or net. It is customary for the teams to change the direction they are scoring after each goal, this means that one team does not enjoy an environmental advantage such as wind direction for a prolonged period of time.

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Polo matches are split into between four to eight chukkas, depending on the handicap level of the match, in The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz four chukkas are played. Each chukka has a duration of seven minutes, after which a bell is rung, Every player must use their right and 30 seconds of ‘overtime’ remain. If hand to hold the polo stick, it is there is a penalty, goal or the ball goes actually illegal in polo to hold out of play during these 30 seconds then the stick in your left hand, even the chukka ends. There are breaks in if you are naturally left-handed. between each chukka for the players to Therefore, players who favour change onto fresh ponies. their left hand, such as HRH The R Duke of Cambridge, must learn to play with their right hand.

SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2019 41 43470EYEU_CH_P04_SPWC_Tour prog_235x160w_Nov_EN_#150.indd 1 28/11/18 5:46 pm An umpire can present a player with a ‘yellow card’ for misconduct at any time and the player will be sent off Two mounted umpires monitor each for two minutes for their first offence. If a second yellow game. Umpires wear black and white card is awarded then the player will automatically be shirts and will blow their whistle when sent off for a further two minutes. A red card means the a foul occurs. There is also a ‘third man’ player is sent off for the rest of the match and may only who referees on the sidelines and is called be substituted after two minutes of playing time. upon if the two umpires disagree. This year, Oliver Ellis, Tim Keyte and Marcello Garrahan are the tournament umpires.

One of the most common defensive plays is hooking. This is when a player can block their opponent’s swing by using their own stick, Other than hooking a player out of a play, the however a player can only hook if they are on only other way one player can gain possession the side that the swing is being made or are of the ball from another is by pushing the directly behind their opponent. A player cannot opposing player off the line of the ball – this hook across a pony or above shoulder height. is called a ride-off. A ride-off is the most physical part of polo and is the reason why it is often nicknamed ‘rugby on horseback’.

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Polo ponies make the game possible and most players credit at least 80% of their performance to their ponies, thus making Federation of International Polo (FIP) is them the most important players on the field. Traditionally, the international federation representing polo ponies had strong Argentine roots and were stocky, the sport of polo. It was created in 1982 to strong and brave – the perfect characteristics needed for polo. enhance both the status and image of the More recently Thoroughbreds are an increasingly popular sport internationally, collating together choice, due to their agility and speed. Retraining racehorses the world’s polo playing countries into into polo ponies is also gaining momentum within the polo one body. FIP rules are adhered to in community, as it offers them a second career. Players will use The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz. several ponies per polo match – the average for snow polo is www.fippolo.com usually five or more per player, per match.

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FRIDAY 25 JANUARY 2019 10.30h Press conference in VIP lounge on the lake 11.00h Polo Village opens 11.30h VIP tent opens 12.00h Polo Game 1 13.00h Prize-giving ceremony Royal Salute Trophy 14.15h Polo Game 2 15.15h Prize-giving ceremony President’s Cup 16.30h Polo Village and VIP tent close 19.30h Individual Sponsor Dinners in St. Moritz (by invitation only)

SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 2019 11.00h Polo Village opens 11.30h VIP tent opens 12.00h Polo Game 3 13.00h Prize-giving ceremony Maserati Trophy 14.15h Polo Game 4 15.15h Prize-giving ceremony Deutsche Bank Wealth Management Challenge 16.30h Polo Village and VIP tent close 19.15h Cocktail Reception (black tie) in the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel lobby 20.00h The Snow Polo Night Gala Dinner “Baku Moritz Night” (black tie) (tickets available) at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel 23.00h La Martina Youth Night at Vivai / Hotel Steffani (tickets available) 23.30h Polo After Party King’s Club (open end) at King’s Club

SUNDAY 27 JANUARY 2019 11.00h Polo Village opens 11.30h VIP tent opens 12.00h 3rd place Final: La Martina Cup 13.00h Prize-giving ceremony La Martina Cup 14.15h Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz Final 15.15h Prize-giving ceremony: The Cartier Trophy Prize-giving ceremony: Best Player presented by Cartier Prize-giving ceremony: Best Playing Patron presented by Deutsche Bank Wealth Management Prize-giving ceremony: Best Playing Pony presented by Polo Times 17.00h Polo Village and VIP tent close for 2019 19.00h Farewell Party (by invitation only) at King’s Club

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Karabakh riders from Azerbaijan will perform their display ‘Land of Fire’ at The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2019. Equestrianism has a long history in Azerbaijan, which was one of the first regions in which the horse was domesticated. The Karabakh horse, originating in the Azerbaijani Karabakh region, is renowned for its good temper, loyalty, strength and speed. The Karabakh horses are mountain horses, so they are not very tall, 1.48-1.52 metres (up to 15 hands). They are slim, with attractive faces and are kind and gentle by nature. Despite their delicate appearance they are known for their stamina and they have been very successful racers. Their suppleness also made them the ideal mount for traditional games like Chovgan and Sur-papa. Karabakh horse is also included on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Therefore, it was only natural that a fine example of the Azerbaijani Karabakh Horse named Zaman entered the Royal Stables in 1956. ‘Land of Fire’ was created by the Azerbaijan Equestrian Federation to showcase the unique abilities of the country’s native Karabakh horse. The act will not only incorporate action-packed riding but is also set to include an exhilarating acrobatic, Cossack style element. They will be accompanied by the Sarhadchi dance ensemble which will be performing traditional dances.

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THE UMPIRES

OLIVER ELLIS

Oli has been umpiring at St. Moritz for many years, with his polo experience as a polo professional for over 30 years, which included wins such as The Gold Cup, The Warwickshire Cup and The Prince of Wales, means his sound understanding of the game translates into fair judgements. Not simply content with playing polo, Oli has also filled positions as Chief Umpire and Tournament Director at the prestigious Cowdray Park Polo Club in the UK, as well as being

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It’s still the best organised and most spectacular snow polo there is

TIM KEYTE

Tim is no stranger to the polo field, both as a player and latterly as an umpire. Tim won the 1983 Savile Cup, New Zealand’s oldest trophy and went on to take the UK by storm with wins in tournaments across the country. In 2012, Tim became Executive Polo Manager at Cirencester Park Polo Club. Tim has been a king-pin PoloMagazine of umpiring and fair play in St. Moritz for many years and commented upon the tournament, “The Snow Polo World Cup is very unique, four high goal teams

The Polo Magazine Polo The Courtesy of competing on the top of the world and playing on a frozen lake – you have to see it to believe it”.

It is both exciting and a privilege to be part of this great spectacle

MARCELO GARRAHAN

The third member in this umpiring trio is Marcelo Garrahan, who hails from an impressive polo pedigree, who have claimed some of the most sought-after title PROUD TO HAVE PRODUCED THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME in the polo world. Marcelo’s professional career peaked at 4 goals and he has since gone on to hold a career in polo umpiring. Umpiring has taken him to over 20 SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2019 countries and Marcelo is a regular face at international World Polo Cup events in both Baku and St. Moritz. ©www.imagesofpolo.com www.thepolomagazine.com SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2019 57

COMMENTATOR THE VOICE OF POLO JAN-ERIK FRANCK

is widely recognised as The Voice of Polo, commentating across the globe, from Azerbaijan to Dubai. With the ability to commentate in both English and other European languages, Jan-Erik has been keeping spectators entertained for nearly a decade.

What has been your highlight of the past year? What is your favourite part of polo commentating? It would have to be going to Grand Champions Polo When I’m commentating to a really engaged crowd, Club in Wellington, Florida, for the first time. During once I’ve got them going I like to encourage them and their extensive winter season, I was invited out by watch as the crowd grows in confidence, supporting Melissa Ganzi to commentate in March-April 2018, their favourite teams and they really get behind my which meant I was also able to commentate at Valiente, commentating. When I’m behind the microphone I which is adjacent to Santa Rita which is part of the feel like a musician on stage and you can really feel the Grand Champions set-up. Even though it was only my crowd engaging with you. first time out to Grand Champions, I got to witness the polo greats at work, such as Adolfo Cambiaso. I made a What has been your most memorable commentating subsequent six week in October-November which was highlight? as equally enjoyable. There are a few in my most memorable highlights, including when I was asked to play in 2013 in St. What is it that makes St. Moritz unique? Moritz, which was certainly a snow polo highlight for Where do I even start with this question! There is so me. I was also asked to play at polo Picnic event which much that makes this special event so unique. For me, meant I made the front cover of a polo publication, so I now see the whole tournament as a return home as that was definitely memorable! My best commentating I’ve been involved for so many years, but each time I memory would probably be providing the commentary visit I am just as excited as my first trip. It’s so unique for The Gold Cup Final at Cowdray Park Polo Club. the way the setting and the scenery, combined with Matthias Gruberthe way polo takes over the entire town, means What is the hardest part of polo commentating? that the polo spirit infuses the air and the Trying to talk up a match that isn’t that exciting, I atmosphere. always try my best to raise the spirits of both the crowds and the players. Those who are familiar with my style will know that I give my commentary lots of energy and it’s often quite tongue in cheek.

What advice would you give to newcomers to polo commentating? Back off – this is my gig! But seriously, I would advise any newcomers to commentating to not only learn how to play polo but also to play well. It is also important to be updated with any rule changes, as these can alter, even just a little, every year. It helps to know the players you’re speaking about, how they play and how they ride. In the end though, it all boils down to hours @voiceofpolo behind the microphone. @thevoiceofpolo

SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2019 59 GENERAL INFORMATION Free access to the Piazza and all polo matches

1 POLO MATCHES Friday - Sunday 12.00 pm and 2.15 pm

Objekt: Organisator Event: Bauherr Infrastruktur: Eingang Shuttle Point Entrance - Maserati Snow Polo World Cup 2018 Evviva Polo St.Moritz AG See Infra AG 2 VIP TENT - VIP Infrastruktur St.Moritzersee Via dal Mulin 4 Via Maistra 24 Culinary delights by Badrutt’s Palace Hotel 11 7500 St.Moritz CH - 7500 St.Moritz 7500 St.Moritz Fahnen Limited number of VIP tickets available: Infrastruktur Polo 2019 Infra See 2019 Lager Materiallager www.snowpolo-stmoritz.com or at the Christoffel Zeltbauer Plan Nummer Index information desk. Datum / Gez. 26.07.2018 / MM Massstab 1:1000 Revisionsdatum 29.11.2018 / MM Planformat 42 / 30 106-07-001 . Friday - Saturday 11.30 am - 4.30 pm Sunday 11.30 am - 5.00 pm Architektur & Baumanagement Molettieri GmbH

Gaslager Via Surpunt 50a I CH-7500 St.Moritz 3 PIAZZA OPENING HOURS Heizungen T: +41 78 633 97 78 I Mail: michel @molettieri .ch Friday - Saturday 11.00 am - 4.30 pm Strom Sunday 11.00 am - 5.00 pm CW EW

Securitas 4 RESTAURANTS Arzt / Local dishes, Asian woks, barbecue, pasta by Sanität

Heizung ehcüK Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in cooperation with MM local partners

Mauritius Kids Club Restaurant CW CW Tourism Kassa / La Martina Palace 5 POLO SIMULATOR Info / Desk

rekomS Podest Try out your polo skills Champagne Ein- /Ausgang Bar on the polo simulator VIP Zelt Live Music Piazza Media Buffet Garderobe Tent 6 MUSIC Catering Maserati Getränke Wegweiser Prize-giving Huw Lewis Duo (live) and DJ Mr Mike stage

Public Zone 7 PRIZE-GIVING STAGE VIP Zelt Maserati Essbereich Essbereich Lounge A prize-giving ceremony takes place Polo Turm Simulator on the stage after every game 10 Speaker Zugang VIP Tribüne MEDIA CENTRE Box TV 8 VIP 360 Pax Chukker Club 360 Pax Information desk and working space Decken kleine Eingang Champagner Bar for accredited media representatives. Public Zone Entrance Podest für Fotografen Friday - Sunday 10.30 am - 4.00 pm (6.00 x 2.00m) Boards Podest für BH (3.00 x 3.00m) 9 GRANDSTANDS Perrier-Jouët Chukker Club Tickets available: www.snowpolo-stmoritz.com or at the information desk

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Safety Zone 00.21 Carlton Hotel 30 Yards 60 Yards Boards 60 Yards 30 Yards Pony Tent Horse ambulance Rescue Ambulance Mauis Box Public Zone Scoreboard WC Arzt 12 KIDS’ CLUB Podest für TV (2.50 x 2.50m) Höhe: 2.50m PP OK PP Team Correct at time of going to press

60 SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2019 EVENT MAP There is so much to see and do at the temporary Snow Polo Village perched upon the frozen lake, this event map will help you to find your way around Objekt: Organisator Event: Bauherr Infrastruktur: Eingang Shuttle Point Entrance - Maserati Snow Polo World Cup 2018 Evviva Polo St.Moritz AG See Infra AG - VIP Infrastruktur St.Moritzersee Via dal Mulin 4 Via Maistra 24 7500 St.Moritz CH - 7500 St.Moritz 7500 St.Moritz

Fahnen Infrastruktur Polo 2019 Infra See 2019 Lager Materiallager Christoffel Zeltbauer Plan Nummer Index Datum / Gez. 26.07.2018 / MM Massstab 1:1000 Revisionsdatum 29.11.2018 / MM Planformat 42 / 30 106-07-001 . Architektur & Baumanagement Molettieri GmbH

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Public Zone VIP Zelt Maserati Essbereich Essbereich Lounge 5 Polo Turm Simulator Speaker Zugang VIP Tribüne 9 Box TV VIP 360 Pax Chukker Club 360 Pax

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1. Grant Ganzi (Team Captain) 3 2. Marc Ganzi 2 3. Juan Martín Nero 10 4. Tito Gaudenzi 2 The Ganzi father-son duo of Marc and Grant take to the ice for the first time, alongside snow polo regular Tito Gaudenzi who will be fresh from The Snow Polo World Cup Kitzbühel. Joining them in the familiar red shirts of Cartier, will be 10 goal powerhouse Juan Martin Nero. Nero last secured a win in St. Moritz in 2004, will he be able to repeat the success 15 years on?

TEAM AZERBAIJAN LAND OF FIRE 16

1. Ali Rzayev 0 2. Andrés ‘Lala’ Laplacette 4 3. Adrian Laplacette jr. 6 4. Isidro Strada 6 Res. Elchin Jamalli 2 Res. Amil Namazov 0 2018 was Team Azerbaijan Land Of Fire’s first Snow Polo World Cup St. Moirtz and although they didn’t make the Final, they did secure third place and captured the hearts of the crowds with their style and passion. This year sees the return of this energetic team, albeit with a slightly altered line-up, who will no doubt be eager to clinch the top title.

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1. Melissa Ganzi (Team Captain) 0 2. TBC 4 3. Alejandro Novillo Astrada 8 4. TBC 4 Melissa Ganzi and Alejandro Novillo Astrada are no strangers to snow polo nor St.Moritz. This dynamic duo is a seasoned combination, playing together across the polo globe including Miami and Kitzbühel. Alejandro is a well-known face on the Argentine polo scene as well, and he will be fresh from competing in The Argentine Triple Crown with his family’s La Aguada team.

TEAM MASERATI 17 1. Zhanna Bandurko/ Valery Mishchenko 0 2. Robert Strom 5 3. Chris Hyde 5 4. Max Charlton 7 2018 saw Chris Hyde, ‘The Prof’ of snow polo, once again claim victory for the sixth time. This year Chris once again returns to St. Moritz, swapping from the With NetJets you can rely on access to the largest private fleet in the world. red shirts of Cartier to Maserati. Chris will be joined by fellow Brit Max Charlton, Every day, we make the impossible possible. That’s why, with minimal notice, and this formidable duo have previous form in St. Moritz with wins in 2015, 2014 you can be on your way, wherever you’re needed most. and 2013 together. Robert Strom and Zhanna Bandurko made their St.Moritz de- buts last year and made it to second place, whilst it is a new experience for Valery Call +44 (0) 203 811 7234 or visit netjets.com Mishchenko. With St. Moritz stalwarts Hyde and Charlton joining the line-up, Correct at time of going to press this team has every chance of securing the top spot.

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