Outback at Hobe Sound Polo Club 12-Goal League
Injured Arellano Supports Brothers-in-Law
By Sarah Eakin
Juan Martin and Tomas Obregon in action for Aliano Realty Photo by Shelley Heatley
Injury sidelined Carlucho Arellano from play in the Outback at Hobe Sound Polo Club 12-goal League, but it didn’t prevent him from feeling a part of Aliano Realty’s unbeaten path to the finals, provisionally scheduled for Saturday, April 3.
Arellano originally lined up alongside Nick Aliano and Carlucho’s brothers-in-law Juan Martin and Tomas Obregon as they claimed victory in their opening game. When Arellano was hit on the hand in a separate tournament game later that week he needed a substitute he could trust to play his horses – he did not need to look far and passed the baton to another brother-in-law, Facundo Obregon. Two decisive wins later against Palm Beach Equine (14-12) and Yellow Cab (18-6) gave Aliano Realty the first slot in the 12-goal finals.
Arellano who ‘unofficially’ coached from the sidelines was proud of the team. “I enjoy watching them,” he said. “Normally I wouldn’t like someone else playing my horses but [they are all] such great horsemen…”
Facundo Obregon stepped in for an injured Carlucho Arellano on the Aliano Realty team Photo by Shelley Heatley
Arellano, who is married to Agustina [Obregon] is hoping to be fit for the finals. He currently awaits medical results to see if he has an injured tendon in his hand. “If I’m not able to… I won’t even attempt it,” he said. “I will let Facundo play and I know they will do well.”
Three teams are in contention for the second slot in the finals of the Outback at Hobe Sound Polo Club 12-goal League namely Yellow Cab, Cinque Terre/Peapacton and Woodlawn/Mt Airy.