CARBONDALE, Colo., July 28, 2025---In a thrilling finish, Audi captured the Emma Challenge Sunday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

In front of a good crowd, Audi (Grant Ganzi, Nic Roldan, Juan Bollini) won the fifth tournament of the summer season with an 11-10 overtime victory over defending champion Los Amigos Red (Alejandra Foster, Melissa Ganzi, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Nacho Novillo Astrada).

For the second week in a row, Grant Ganzi, 27, swept Most Valuable Player and Best Playing Pony honors.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 25, 2025---The fifth tournament of the summer season at Aspen Valley Polo Club begins Friday with the Emma Challenge.

With spectacular views of the mountains as a backdrop, the fun begins on Friday at McClure River Ranch with two semifinal games.

In the opening semifinal game at 10:30 a.m., Sopris (Silver Novillo Astrada, Sugar Erskine, Hilario Figueras, Jimmy Seward) plays Los Amigos (Melissa Ganzi, Alejandra Foster, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Nacho Novillo Astrada).

In the second game at noon, Mountain Chevrolet (Michael Payne, Tomacho Pieres, Santos Bollini, Jason Crowder) plays Audi (Govinda Quish, Grant Ganzi, Nic Roldan, Juan Bollini).

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 24, 2025---On a beautiful night under a full moon, the Twilight Polo Series and Drone Show made a spectacular exclusive debut Tuesday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

It was a special night with good music, food and refreshments, game and drone show.

Polo fans were treated to a spirited four-goal chukker game pitting Silver Novillo Astrada and Benja Toccalino, two young up-and-coming future stars of the game, carrying on their families' tradition.

With the stunning 12,965-foot summit of Mount Sopris as a breathtaking backdrop, "Polo Is Beautiful" Beach Club VIP members had a great field-side view of the hour-long game as well as clear skies for the exclusive debut of the Drone Show.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 21, 2025---Mountain Chevrolet won its first tournament of the summer season Sunday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

In front of a good crowd, Mountain Chevrolet (Michael Payne, 0, Sugar Erskine, 6, Nic Roldan, 7, Grant Ganzi 3) won the Basalt Handicap with a 9-7 victory over The Setai, (Melissa Ganzi, 0, Silver Novillo Astrada, 0, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, 7, Jason Crowder, 5). Ganzi and Roldan are repeat winners after last year's tournament win with Los Amigos Red. It was the fourth tournament of the busy summer schedule.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 18, 2025---The fourth tournament of the summer season at Aspen Valley Polo Club gets under way Friday with the Basalt Handicap.

With stunning views of the mountains, the fun begins on Friday at McClure River Ranch with two semifinal games.

In the opening game at 10:30 a.m. MST, Audi (Santos Bollini, 2, Santi Toccalino, 7, Hilario Figueras, 5) plays The Setai (Melissa Ganzi, Silver Novillo Astrada, Jason Crowder, 5, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, 7).

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 15, 2025---The much-anticipated "Polo Is Beautiful" Beach Club made its debut Sunday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

During the Craig Sakin Memorial, it was the biggest highlight of the day for VIP Beach Club ticket holders.

With the magnificent 12,965-foot summit of Mount Sopris as a breathtaking backdrop and plenty of summer vibes, polo fans had the best of both world wiggling their toes in the imported beach sand from a special field-side viewing area while watching  championship and subsidiary games.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 14, 2025---In a thrilling finish, McClure River Ranch rallied to win the Craig Sakin Memorial Sunday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

In front of a good crowd, McClure River Ranch (Roberto Poma/Ale Poma, Grant Ganzi, Nic Roldan, Hilario Figueras) tied the game with 30 seconds left in regulation and went on to defeat The Setai (Melissa Ganzi, Jason Crowder, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Juan Bollini), 10-9, in overtime.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 7, 2025---3 Graces Polo won its second tournament in two days Sunday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

A day after winning the season-opening Independence Cup, 3 Graces Polo (Rebecca Cohen, Nic Roldan, Alejandro Novillo Astrada) defeated McClure River Ranch (Tomacho Pieres, Sugar Erskine, Nacho Novillo Astrada, Jason Crowder) in the ChukkerTV Cup, 8-4.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 6, 2025---On a perfect day, 3 Graces Polo won the much-anticipated summer polo season opener Saturday at Aspen Valley Polo Club.

In front of a nice crowd, 3 Graces Polo (Rebecca Cohen, Nacho Novillo Astrada, Nic Roldan, Juan Bollini) led from start to finish to defeat Sopris (Tomacho Pieres, Jason Crowder, Sugar Erskine, Santi Toccalino), 8-5.

Rebecca Cohen, making her polo debut in Aspen, was Most Valuable Player after leading with a game-high four goals. Cohen, an accomplished dressage rider and product of The Polo School, has been playing polo for two years.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., July 5, 2025---The much-anticipated summer polo season at Aspen Valley Polo Club opens with the weekend's Independence Cup and ChukkerTV Challenge Cup.

The 12th season kicks off with world-class polo and unforgettable summer vibes. After a month off, horses and players are excited to return to the well-manicured polo fields in high altitude.

With stunning views of the mountains, the fun begins on Saturday at 11 a.m. MST with 3 Graces Polo (Rebecca Cohen, Juan Bollini, Nacho Novillo Astrada, Nic Roldan), making its AVPC debut, against Sopris (Jason Crowder, Sugar Erskine, Tomacho Pieres, Santi Toccalino). The Chukker TV Challenge Cup is Sunday at 11 a.m.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., June 13, 2025---World-class polo returns to the valley when Aspen Valley Polo Club kicks off its much-anticipated summer season with the July 5th Independence Cup.

In a scenic mountain setting, the summer destination for polo features top players including three of the nation's top-ranked players, top caliber horses and sponsors from around the world.

The world-class lineup features U.S. Open teammates Nic Roldan and Santi Toccalino, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, Tomacho Pieres, Sugar Erskine and Jason Crowder.

With the magnificent 12,965-foot summit of Mount Sopris as a summer backdrop, the 12th season will come alive with traditional holiday action.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., April 19, 2025---An exciting brand of polo returns to the valley when Aspen Valley Polo Club hosts fourteen grass and arena tournaments in July and August.

Nestled in the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains, Aspen Valley Polo Club has become the summer destination for polo featuring top players, horses and sponsors from around the world.

The family-friendly club on 15 acres of pristine land welcomes spectators of all ages. All matches, food and refreshments are free and open to the public except for special events.

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ASPEN, Colo., December  21, 2024---Before a packed house, Casablanca won the Maroon Bells Cup Thursday at Rio Grande Park.

Casablanca (Miles Rich, Pierre Henri Ngoumou, Grant Ganzi) defeated Petrossian (Becky Schmeits, Kevin Schmeits, Sugar Erskine), 3-1.

Rich, the most improved player of the season and product of The Polo School at Wellington-based Grand Champions Polo Club, was Most Valuable Player. Rich scored all three goals in the final to add to his four-goals in the semifinals.

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ASPEN, Colo., December  21, 2024---On a perfect day for snow polo, first-year team The Agency left a lasting impression at the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship Thursday at Rio Grande Park.

With a stunning backdrop of the snow-capped Colorado Rockies, The Agency (Grant Ganzi, Jason Crowder, Pierre Henri Ngoumou) knocked off hometown favorite St. Regis (Tony Calle, Nacho Figueras, Alejandro Novillo Astrada), 9-7, for the coveted trophy.

Grant Ganzi, 26, was named Most Valuable Player for his outstanding play including "the goal of the tournament" with a 35-yard angled shot through the air and over a defender's mallet in the final chukker. He finished with a game-high seven goals including four penalty conversions.

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ASPEN, Colo., December 19, 2024---The stage is set for one of the most competitive finals in the history of the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship Thursday at Rio Grande Park.

At 12:30 p.m., The Agency will play hometown favorite St. Regis for the coveted trophy.

In Wednesday's qualifying action, The Agency, making its debut, (Grant Ganzi, Jason Crowder, Pierre Henri Ngoumou) held off Aspen Valley Polo Club (Sarah Siegel-Magness, Jesse Bray, Geronimo Obregon), 9-8, to advance to the final.

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ASPEN, Colo., December 17, 2024---Let's get this party started.

Team sponsors and rosters were announced Monday night during the St. Regis Draw and traditional champagne sabering to kick off the 12th annual St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship.

On Wednesday, Aspen Valley Polo Club, The Agency, Edmiston and St. Regis will compete in the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship opener in the heart of Aspen at Rio Grande Park.

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ASPEN, Colo., December 15, 2024---The highly-anticipated St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship week begins Monday at the St. Regis Aspen Resort.

The world-class hotel will host the player and team sponsor introductions Monday night at 7 p.m. The event will be live streamed worldwide by ChukkerTV (CTV Sports).

The event is one of the world's top snow polo tournaments, only snow polo tournament in North America and final stop on the 2024 World Polo Tour.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., September 13, 2024---In front of the largest crowd of the summer polo season, the August 18th Summer Polo Charity Classic raised the most money in a single-day polo event in the United States.

The club's summer marquis soldout event, hosted by owners Melissa and Marc Ganzi and Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation at McClure River Ranch Stadium, hit the $1 million mark with about $700,000 going to Aspen Valley Hospital operations. It was the second time the event hit the $1 million mark since it was created in 2016.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., August 26, 2024---Maltese Falcons won their first tournament of the summer polo season Sunday at McClure River Ranch Stadium.

On the final day of the season in front of a good crowd, Maltese Falcons (Nacho Novillo Astrada, 8, Melissa Ganzi, Alejandra Foster, Alejandro Novillo Astrada, 7) won a three-team round robin to capture the Triple Crown of Polo-Aspen.

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CARBONDALE, Colo., August 26, 2024---Audi, one of the sport's top teams, saved its best for last Sunday in the final of the Rocky Mountain Open at rain-soaked McClure River Ranch Stadium.

In a fast-paced, physical matchup, Audi (Santos Bollini, 2, Martin Jauregui, 6, Gonzalito Pieres, 9, Marc Ganzi, 1) dominated defending champion Tonkawa (Jeff Hildebrand, 1, Grant Ganzi, 3, Hilario Figueras, 5, Nic Roldan, 8) for a 10-6 victory to close out the most successful season in the 11-year history of Aspen Valley Polo Club. It was Audi's first tournament win of the season.

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