Thirteen was the lucky number this weekend at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club for the winning teams, Antelope and Mansour. 

Sunday, July 10 @ 1 p.m. -Mansour triumphed over Mr. Cecil’s California Ribs/Jimmy Choo team 13 to 9.  Mariano Gonzalez on Mansour’s squad lived up to his 8-goal rating by being high scorer for the game knocking in 6 goals, 4 of those penalty shots; both Patron Ben Soleimani and Hector Galindo scored 3 each; and Chris Nevins knocked one in during the second chukker. Mansour will go into the semi-finals on Friday, July 15 at 3 p.m. against Duende. For Mr. Cecil’s/Jimmy Choo it was Nick Roldan and Hugo Barabucci sharing four goals each; while teammate Todd Offen hit one in.


Sunday July 10 @ 3 p.m. - Fast and furious, nip and tuck all the way, described the second game of the Robert Skene Trophy with Antelope nudging out Grant’s Farm/Windsor Capital by one goal in the final five seconds of the game. Luis Escobar made the penalty shot sailing the ball high and straight over the goal posts giving Antelope the win thus sending them to the semi-finals on Friday, July 15. Antelope was last year’s Pacific Coast Open winner. They will play the Audi team at 1 p.m. Antelope’s 10-goal rated player, Adam Snow, was a powerhouse knocking in five goals, and assisting on a few more. Snow is the only 10-goal rated player who will be participating in Santa Barbara’s high goal season, now through August 28. Joseph Stuart sent in three goals in the first chukker, making the first goal for the team. Escobar shot an additional 3 goals in.  Horatio Pascual, who was subbing for Patron Geoff Palmer, scored the 12th goal in the 6th chukker to put Antelope back in the lead. Joseph Stuart’s horse took a non-injury spill in the last chukker, stopping the clock but resuming play moments later. Then Windsor Capital’s Jeff Hall knocked in his team’s 12th goal tying the score in the last :21 seconds of the game and getting the crowd in the grandstands on their feet. Announcer Andy Smith voiced what the crowd was hoping for, a sudden death outcome, and warned the players “just don’t foul” several times. But that’s just what happened and the foul went against Windsor Capital, giving Antelope the opening to leap to the lead. 

Winning teams on Friday July 15 will determine who plays in the finals
on Sunday, July 17 for the ROBERT SKENE TROPHY. 

NOW IN HIGH GOAL SEASON: 16 – 20 goal-rated players. Culminating with one of polo’s most prestigious tournaments The Bombardier Pacific Coast Open August 25-28, 2005

SBPRC 2005:   20 Goal Team Rosters

Antelope
Joseph Stuart - 2
Adam Snow – 10
Luis Escobar – 7
Geoff Palmer – 1

Duende
Nicholas Intriago – 2
Agustine Merlos – 9
Paco de Narvaez – 9
Mike Hakan – A

Jimmy Choo / Mr. Cecil’s California Ribs
Jonathan Burrows – 1 – July
Hugo Barabucci – 7 - July
Lyndon Lea – A
Ruki Baillieu – 8
Nick Rolden – 7
Todd Offen– 5

Audi
Melissa Ganzi – 1 July
Julio Novillo Astrada – 8
Juan Bollini – 8
Scott Devon – 3 - August
Joaquim Foster – 3 - July
Mark Ganzi – A - August

Grants Farm/Windsor Capital
Patrick Nesbitt – 1
Jeff Hall – 8
Brad Blake – 6
Andy Busch – 5

Mansour
Ben Soleimani – A
Hector Galindo – 8
Mariano Gonzales – 8
Chris Nevins - 4

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Friday, July 29 - CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
Screening: “Hidalgo” on the polo field, under the stars
Gates open at 7p.m.

Sunday, August 14  Gates open at noon.
FREE Polo Sunday and “Pretty Woman Day”

SBPRC encourages all women to dress up just for fun, a la Julia Roberts in the film “Pretty Woman.”  Everyone seems to remember that fabulous ensemble she wore when Richard Gere and she attended a polo match.  In the spirit of that movie the club is looking forward to a doubly gorgeous day that second Sunday.
This is also the first time we’re opening Sunday admission to allow residents and visitors alike to experience the magic of polo.  

Sunday, August 28  gates open at 11:00 a.m. Bombardier Pacific Coast Open FINALS
& TAILGAITING CONTEST (Must RSVP in advance to 805 684 6683 with Clubhouse Manager Kara Browdy. Email: events@sbpolo.com

FACTS:

WHO:          SANTA BARBARA POLO & RACQUET CLUB
              
WHAT:          Santa Barbara Polo Season Tournament Schedule
         
WHEN:          Sundays* through October 16, 2005
@ 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
          *(EXCEPT JULY 4 and LABOR DAY WEEKENDS)
         
WHERE:     3300 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA  93013
(10 Minutes South Of Santa Barbara, Just Off The 101)
Heading South take Padaro Lane Exit, left at exit, and right at Via Real.
Heading North take Santa Claus Lane exit, turn right and left at Via Real

TICKETS:          $10 general; kids under 12 free

INFO:       (805) 684 6683 Or online @ www.www.sbpolo.com

About the Polo & Racquet Club – Third oldest in the U.S., celebrating its’ 95th season in 2005.  Polo matches are held every Sunday afternoon.  Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch, or refreshments are available on site. Remember to wear your sunscreen and bring your camera!  Great fun for the entire family.

In addition to the Polo Tournaments, there is also the Int’l Polo Training Center with instruction available to all ages – from 7 to 77.   The Tennis Courts and Swimming Pool are yet another amenity of the SB Polo & Racquet Club.  For information on a variety of membership opportunities, please go to www.sbpolo.com