Balanz Capital La Hechicera defeated Gaston by an impressive 17-6 and ran out the champions of the Trippetts Challenge. The final took place on Saturday May 16, at Cowday Park Polo Club, in Midhurst, West Sussex, Inglaterra.

Therefore, Gaston, failed to achieve their aim, which was to retain the title they won in 2025; Balanz Capital La Hechicera were too much for the former defending champions. The white jerseys were determined to dominate the match and the scoreboard from the start; but halfway through the game, they overwhelmed their contenders, leaving them scoreless the third and fourth chukka – led by the man of the moment, the young Lorenzo Chavanne, they produced six unanwered goals in two chukkas. By the end of the fourth chukka, and with a commanding 10-3 advantage, the deal almost said and done.

The Subsidiary went to Ojo Caliente, who were victorious over White Crane.

The Trippetts Chalenge, one of the most competitive high goal tournament in England, saw six teams up to 22 goals, in participation.

THE FINAL OF THE TRIPPETTS CHALLENGE WAS STREAMED LIVE ON POLOLINE TV.

TRIPPETTS CHALLENGE – FINAL – SATURDAY MAY 16

BALANZ CAPITAL LA HECHICERA 17-6 GASTON

Balanz Capital La Hechicera: Pablo Galante/Claudio Porcel 0, Ned Hine 6, Lorenzo Chavanne 7, Camilo Castagnola 10. Total: 22.

Gaston: Jean-Paul Luskic 0, Beltrán Lauhlé 7, David Stirling 8, Cruz Heguy 7. Total: 22.

Score Balanz Capital La Hechicera: 3-2, 4-2, 8-3, 10-3, 14-4, 17-6.

Umpires: Peter Wright & Ben Turner.

Third man: Henry Fischer.

MVP: Lorenzo Chavanne.

BPP: V8 Back Home, ridden by Lorenzo Chavanne.

PHOTO GALLERY, BY MARK BEAUMONT

Trippetts Challenge, final – Balanz Capital La Hechicera vs. Gaston

Trippetts Challenge – Teams & Fixture

Cover photo by Mark Beaumont.