The Butler Handicap, a new 26-goal tournament organised by the USPA (United States Polo Association), kicks off on Wednesday at International Polo Club, in Wellington, United States.

A total of four teams are set to compete. The tournament will be played with a single elimination format, meaning it will start directly with the semifinals. The competition will mark the debut of 10-goaler Juan Martín Nero in the 2018 US polo season.

Butler Handicap full fixture:
•Wednesday, March 7th:
10am: Valiente vs. Grand Champions Polo Club
2pm: Colorado vs. Daily Racing Form
•Sunday, March 11th:
12pm: Butler Handicap Subsidiary Final
3pm: Butler Handicap Final

Teams:
•Valiente: Bob Jornayvaz 2, Tommy Beresford 4, Facundo Pieres 10, Adolfo Cambiaso 10. Total: 26.
•Grand Champions Polo Club: Grant Ganzi 2, Juancito Bollini 4, Alejandro Novillo Astrada 8, Juan Martin Nero 10. Total: 24.
•Colorado: Robert Jornayvaz 2, Juan Britos 7, Magoo Laprida 8, Diego Cavanagh 9. Total: 26.
•Daily Racing Form-DRF Bets: Jared Zenni 5, Agustin Obregon 5, Hilario Ulloa 10, Mariano Obregon 6. Total: 26.