Tonight's final match of the coveted Susan and Hector Memorial Barrantes Cup ended in a victory for Ft. Christopher's Thoroughbreds over the Palm Beach Exotics 13-8.
Thomas Anton scored 7 of Ft. Christopher's goals, 5 on foul shots, with the other 6 scored by Andy and Brian Faircloud.
For Palm Beach Exotics, Gringo Colombres scored 3; Ricky Bostwick had 2 goals; Hugh Dollard and Johnny Levine each scored 1.
George Hearst, publisher of the Albany Times Union, Saratoga Polo media sponsor, honored the Barrantes' memory and tonight's players with a traditional Sabrage (beheading with a sabre) of a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne, then presented trophies to the winning and runner-up team members.
Saratoga Polo continues with its final tournament of the season, The Celebrate Saratoga Cup, this Friday and Sunday, September 3-5. The matches begin at 5:30. Gates open at 4 p.m. For more information, go to www.saratogapolo.com or call Saratoga Polo at 518.584.8108.
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