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Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships sets new records

The 12th annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, presented by Talking Stick Resort, wrapped up another record year Nov. 4, on numerous fronts. This included record liquor sales, total ticket revenues, the biggest one-day ticket sales revenue in event history, best food and beverage sales for one-day and the longest event day in the Scottsdale Polo Party’s history.

“This year's championships showcased the finest talents and the most exquisite experiences, reflecting the essence of Bentley. It was another fantastic day at the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, and we are looking forward to another extraordinary event next year,” said Beli Merdovic, GM of Bentley Scottsdale. “We couldn’t have asked for a better day to enjoy polo and luxury.”

A new record number of attendees (12,873) turned out for the most attended polo event in the United States, which welcomed teams from Arizona, the United Kingdom, Aspen Valley, Palm Beach, New Orleans and El Paso. In addition to the four polo matches there was the Canine Couture Fashion Show, by Lugari Pet Salon, and The World’s Longest Catwalk Fashion Show, produced by Phoenix Fashion Week.

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Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships sets new records

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The 12th annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, presented by Talking Stick Resort, wrapped up another record year Nov. 4, on numerous fronts. This included record liquor sales, total ticket revenues, the biggest one-day ticket sales revenue in event history, best food and beverage sales for one-day and the longest event day in the Scottsdale Polo Party’s history.

“This year's championships showcased the finest talents and the most exquisite experiences, reflecting the essence of Bentley. It was another fantastic day at the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, and we are looking forward to another extraordinary event next year,” said Beli Merdovic, GM of Bentley Scottsdale. “We couldn’t have asked for a better day to enjoy polo and luxury.”

A new record number of attendees (12,873) turned out for the most attended polo event in the United States, which welcomed teams from Arizona, the United Kingdom, Aspen Valley, Palm Beach, New Orleans and El Paso. In addition to the four polo matches there was the Canine Couture Fashion Show, by Lugari Pet Salon, and The World’s Longest Catwalk Fashion Show, produced by Phoenix Fashion Week.

The Aspen Valley Polo Team of Marc Ganzi, Grant Ganzi and Nic Roldan won an eighth title on the polo field at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

In the day’s featured match, Aspen Valley defeated the Wales Polo Team (Ricky Cooper, Jason Crowder, Pete Webb) 8-5 to capture the Molina Cup. Roldan had a game-high six goals. Marc Ganzi and Grant Ganzi each had one goal.

In the opening match, Pride USA Polo Team (Sterling Jones, Juan Bollini Sr., Ryan Cronin-Prather) defeated Texas Garland Polo Team (Oscar Chacon Hidalgo, Johan Felhaber/Alec Felhaber. Vance Miller III) 8-4. Cronin-Prather and Bollini each had three goals and Jones added two.

In the “Battle of the Sexes” match, the USA women's team (Carolyn Likas, Natalie Grancharov, Danielle Travis, Courtney Parker) stunned the Arizona Polo Club (Martin Morey, Greg Holditch, Diego Flores, Andres Camacho) 7-5, with Danielle Travis scoring all the goals for the women.

In the final match of the day, the New Orleans Polo Club (Jay Wimberly, Sebastian Koga, Max Secunda) making its first event appearance, defeated the North Scottsdale Polo Team (Josh Black, Martin Rincon, Abigail Miller) 11-1.

Event founder, owner and Scottsdale public relations executive Jason Rose leads a team, including general manager Leslie Owen, that endeavors to raise the event’s bar every year since it began in 2011.

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