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The Ford Trucks FIP Global Cup lived
up to its title, the "Ultimate Polo
Event". Players said it was
the best game ever played in North America.
Eight 10 Goal Legends competed all out
on their own horses.
On Friday, May 6th, the players competed
for a Skins Game worth $100,000. The
UBS South America Team and the Ford Trucks
North America team each won three chukkers. The
South America team won two of the $15,000
chukkers and the Ford Trucks Chukker worth
$25,000 to give them $55,000 to
North America's $45,000.
The final outcome of the Ford Trucks
FIP Global Cup was 11-10 with the Ford
Trucks team of Memo Gracida, Mike Azzaro,
Adam Snow and Eduardo Heguy beating the
Jaguar/Land Rover team of Pepe Heguy,
Nachi Heguy, Mariano Aguerre and Carlos
Gracida.
The opening parade sponsored by the American
Polo Horse Association featured 150 horses. It
was a sight few people will ever forget.
Both sides of the polo field were lined
with horses and riders as the National
Anthem was sung.
In addition to the incredibly fast paced
game, music was introduced into the game.
Songs such as "Another One Bites
the Dust" or "I
Feel Good" were played after goals
were scored. Combinations of 19
songs were interspersed with the action.
The music had the fans standing in the
aisles cheering and dancing. And
no one can forget Chukker Girl. Lana
Marsico in a sexy red dress rode in the
back of a Ford Truck between chukkers
holding up a Chukker sign.
The confetti presentation prior
to awarding the keys was spectacular.
The roof and front of the Royal Palm
Polo Club Stadium were lined with 20
confetti cannons. As the players and
their new Ford F-350 Super Duty Trucks,
Jaguars, and Land Rovers arrived, the
Stadium exploded and became a sea of
confetti choreographed to two minutes
of music.
After all of the keys were distributed
a post game party was held on the Stadium
Field. For 30 minutes straight,
players were surrounded by fans seeking
autographs and offering congratulations.
As the thousand plus crowd partied, hot
air balloons were set up as back drop
for a balloon glow. All in all, it
was a magical weekend.
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