🐎 The Ponies That Ruled the 2025 Queen’s Cup
The 2025 Cartier Queen’s Cup wasn’t just about world-class players — it was a celebration of the equine athletes who powered them to greatness. Here’s a look at the five ponies whose heart, bloodlines, and brilliance defined this year’s tournament.
1. 🏆 Why Not I’m Easy
- Rider: Hilario Ulloa
- Team: Park Place
- Awards: Cartier Best Playing Pony – Semifinal; Cited in Quarterfinal Reports
- Lineage: Argentine Polo Pony (Thoroughbred × Criollo)
This elite mare was Park Place’s secret weapon. Renowned for her balance and explosive transitions, she helped Ulloa score 11 goals in the quarterfinal and sealed the semifinal with dominance. She’s Ulloa’s trusted “closer” — bred for brilliance and battle-tested on the biggest stage.
2. 🌪️ Dolfina Misky
- Rider: Poroto Cambiaso
- Team: La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal
- Awards: Cartier Best Playing Pony – Semifinal
- Lineage: Haydon Angel Jewel × Open Chimeto (La Dolfina breeding)
Misky, bred in the La Dolfina stables, combined speed with smarts. She carried Poroto through the semifinal, offering crisp midfield acceleration and incredible handling under pressure. A product of Australian-Argentine excellence, she’s already marked as one of the decade’s finest mares.
3. 💫 Pompadour
- Rider: Rufino Bensadon
- Team: Park Place
- Award: Cartier Best Playing Pony – Final
- Lineage: Open Pavarotti × Chusma
Pompadour was the elegant force in the final. Her ability to change pace, hold the line, and offer second-effort gallops made her indispensable. Bensadon credited her for his dominance in the closing chukkas — a career-making performance for both horse and rider.
4. 🐎 Peregrino Bandita
- Rider: Rufino Bensadon
- Team: Park Place
- Award: Shortlisted for BPP – Quarterfinal
- Lineage: Peregrino × Luna Llena
A veteran of multiple high-goal tournaments, Bandita brought midfield control and expert positioning. Known for her intelligence and stamina, she played a key role in the quarterfinal win over La Dolfina Scone, supporting Ulloa’s attacking surges with composure and pace.
5. 🔥 Seabiscuit
- Rider: Jeta Castagnola
- Team: Dubai
- Award: Not formally awarded; noted for consistency
- Lineage: Lovelocks × Open Cabernet
Reliable and relentless, Seabiscuit anchored Dubai’s campaign in tough ground conditions. A seasoned gelding, he has been part of Jeta’s inner circle for seasons. While not recognized in official awards, his role in sustaining offensive flow was widely appreciated among insiders.
Behind every chukker, there’s a champion in the saddle and a warrior underneath. These five ponies defined excellence in motion — and galloped straight into Queen’s Cup history.
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