By Alejandra Ocampo
The World Polo Tour, the international polo ranking, presents the latest news prior to the start of the Argentine Triple Crown, which will crown the world’s best after a busy and exciting year of polo.
So, what’s new in the WPT? While the Top 5 remain the same, with Adolfo Cambiaso leading the score sheet, followed very closely by Facundo Pieres, there is other news. Regarding the Top 10, Rashid Albwardy, winner of the Gold Cup in Sotogrande with Dubai, moved from 9th to 8th place. Jejo Taranco, also moved up; he now reenters the Top 10, in 9th place.
The Top 20 see changes as well. Sapo Caset, winner of the Coupe d’Or in Deauville with Talandracas, moved from 15th position to 14th; while winners of the East Coast Open in Greenwich with White Birch, Hilario Ulloa and Mariano Aguerre, are now ranked at 18 and 20, respectively.
The MVPs of the Month:
Pro: Alejo Taranco
Amateur: Rashid Albwardy
Pick of the Month: Rosendo Torreguitar
As the last stage of the year and the prestigious Argentine Triple Crown approaches, the WPT’s awaits the clash of the titans before defining the best players of the year. Stay tuned!