The Maserati Cup Finals featured 12-goal teams Wildcat and Antelope. The game got off to a quick start with both teams scoring back to back. Towards the end of the first chukker, Wildcat captain Jason Crowder suffered an injury and was replaced by Ruben Coscia. The momentum of the game swung in favor of Antelope leading Wildcat 8-3 at the half. Wildcat rallied through the second half of the match, scoring 6 goals through the last three chukkers of the game. Their strong second half was no match for Antelope as they kept their lead, ending the game 13-9. Antelope’s Jesse Bray was named MVP and Santi Trotz’ horse Pampiano was named Best Playing Pony.
The consolation match between Cotterel/Long Beach and Grants Farm kept the spectators on the edge of their seats for the second game of the day. Grants Farm began the game strong and ended the first chukker with a 3 goal lead, 4-1 over Cotterel/Long Beach. The second half of the game was close with both teams scoring quick goals. The fast 6th chukker ended in a tie 11-11.
Antelope 12
Santi Trotz 5
Jesse Bray 4
Patrick Uretz 3
Geoff Palmer A
(Leigh Brecheen A substitute)
Wildcat 12
Ryan Gilbertson A
Doug Blumenthal 2
Jason Crowder 6
Joseph Stuart 4
Ruben Coscia substitute for an injured Jason Crowder.