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The 85th Tortugas Open final: A New Chapter in Polo’s Golden Rivalry

The duel features La Natividad La Dolfina and Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú, two titans poised to write a new page in polo’s modern history.

Por: Rubén Carrillo
The duel features La Natividad La Dolfina and Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú, two titans poised to write a new page in polo’s modern history. / Photo La Dolfina
The duel features La Natividad La Dolfina and Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú, two titans poised to write a new page in polo’s modern history. / Photo La Dolfina

After days of anticipation and weather delays, the Argentine Polo Association has confirmed a new date for the 85th Tortugas Open final.

 

This Thursday, October 30, the world will witness another monumental clash at the prestigious Tortugas Country Club.

 

The duel features La Natividad La Dolfina and Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú, two titans poised to write a new page in polo’s modern history.

 

The postponed match, originally set for October 25, heightens the drama ahead of the sport’s most coveted series—the Triple Corona, Argentina’s legendary trio of high-goal tournaments that define polo excellence.

 

The Tortugas Open serves as the crucial middle chapter before the grand finale: the Argentine Open in Palermo.

La Natividad La Dolfina has emerged as a symbol of precision, teamwork, and relentless dominance. / Photo IG @lanatividad.ladolfina

The Essence of the Triple Crown

To understand the magnitude of the 85th Tortugas Open final, one must first grasp the aura surrounding the Triple Corona.

 

It’s not just a sequence of tournaments—it’s a pilgrimage for every elite player in the world.

 

Comprising the Hurlingham Open, the Tortugas Open, and the Argentine Open, it represents the pinnacle of equestrian sport.

 

Every match begins at zero, demanding perfection from start to finish.

 

Each team must hold a minimum handicap of 28 goals to qualify, ensuring only the finest athletes compete.

 

Within this sacred circuit, La Natividad La Dolfina has emerged as a symbol of precision, teamwork, and relentless dominance.

To understand the magnitude of the 85th Tortugas Open final, one must first grasp the aura surrounding the Triple Corona. / Photo @ellerstinachapaleufu
To understand the magnitude of the 85th Tortugas Open final, one must first grasp the aura surrounding the Triple Corona. / Photo @ellerstinachapaleufu

La Natividad La Dolfina: The Invincibles

Still undefeated in this year’s Triple Crown, La Natividad La Dolfina arrives at Tortugas with momentum on its side.

 

Fresh from claiming the 132nd Hurlingham Open, the team blends legacy and innovation in perfect balance.

 

The lineup reads like a dream:

 

  • Camilo Castagnola (10 goals) – youthful intensity with visionary playmaking.
  • Adolfo Cambiaso (n) (10 goals) – the architect of modern polo, a living legend redefining experience.
  • Adolfo Cambiaso (h) (10 goals) – the heir to the Cambiaso dynasty, carrying both grace and power.
  • Bartolomé Castagnola (h) (10 goals) – precision incarnate, balancing the team with strategic mastery.

The Challengers: Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú

Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú, a fusion of heritage and reinvention, enters the final with a 36-goal handicap.

 

Led by Facundo Pieres (10), the team combines the talent of Antonio Heguy (8), Gonzalo Pieres (9), and Cruz Heguy (9)—names synonymous with Argentine tradition.

 

Both squads represent families that have defined polo for decades, now clashing in a new era of speed, precision, and audacity.

The Stakes and the Setting

The Tortugas Open is the second jewel in the Triple Corona crown.

 

A victory here places a team one step away from eternal glory at Palermo.
 Every swing, every gallop, every strategy becomes amplified under the late October sky.

 

With judges Gastón Lucero and Guillermo Villanueva (h) and referee Matías Baibiene, the stage is set for fairness and brilliance in equal measure.

 

Fans across Argentina and the world will gather—both in the stands and online—to witness this rare convergence of legacy and ambition.

Quick Questions & Answers

  • When will the Tortugas Open final take place? On Thursday, October 30, at 5 p.m. at Tortugas Country Club.
  • Which teams will compete for the title? La Natividad La Dolfina and Ellerstina Indios Chapaleufú.
  • What is the significance of the Triple Crown? It’s the most prestigious polo circuit in Argentina, including Hurlingham, Tortugas, and Palermo tournaments.
  • Who leads the undefeated streak this season? La Natividad La Dolfina remains unbeaten in the 2025 Triple Crown.

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