The final of the 60th Jockey Club Open, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 20, had been brought forward to Friday, September 19, in hopes of taking advantage of a favorable weather window and playing the match without setbacks. However, the weather once again disrupted plans: a torrential downpour, accompanied by electrical activity, forced the organizers, Minuto 7, to suspend the match for safety reasons and postpone it to a date and time yet to be confirmed. The priority, they explained, is to protect the safety of the players, the horses, and the spectators, while also preserving the condition of the field.
This scheduling issue comes just before a very busy stretch of the polo calendar. On Tuesday, September 23, the 132nd Hurlingham Club Open is set to begin, a tournament that serves as the kickoff to the 2025 Triple Crown. In this context, the rescheduling of the Jockey Club final must take into account the imminent start of Hurlingham, meaning that the exact new date for the San Isidro event remains undecided until the organizers can find the right balance.
The final of the Jockey Club Open will feature two strong contenders: Pilot and Scone. Both teams reached this decisive stage after finishing the earlier rounds with two wins and one loss, and they sealed their spot in the final by defeating La Hache and Kazak, respectively, in the semifinals. The match promises to be evenly contested, showcasing high-level polo with teams that have demonstrated both the skill to prevail in tight matches and the versatility to adapt to challenging scenarios.
In short: the final is temporarily on hold, awaiting an official announcement. The ultimate decision regarding the day and time will depend on weather conditions, the recovery of the San Isidro field, and the need to align the schedule with the fast-approaching start of the Hurlingham Open. Once rescheduled, full details will be shared with both the public and the press.