Fino Lotus

New stallion property of Neuss. He has been recently incorporated to Los Pingos del Taita team of stallions.

SPORTIVO

Ellerstina’s No. 1 sire. He is the only stallion in history to have claimed the Premio Lady Susan Townley and the AACCP Award with two different progeny, a stallion and a mare, in the same year.

In 2013, 16 of his daughters played in the Triple Crown for the first time

• O. ILIMITADA: made her debut in the 2013 Tortugas Open with G. Pieres.
• OPEN AUSTRALIA: made her debut in the 2013 Tortugas Open with F. Pieres; Jackie’s first daughter born in Argentina; played in the 2014 Triple Crown with N. Pieres.
• OPEN SYDNEY (Jackie): made her debut in the 2013 Tortugas Open with F. Pieres; played in the Triple Crown in ‘13 and ‘14.
• OPEN CHEQUERA (Cheta): made her debut in ’13; played in the Triple Crown in ’13 and ‘14 by F. Pieres. One of F. Pieres’ best ponies at the moment.
• OPEN IMAGEN: reserved season 2014.
• OPEN SUMA: made her debut in ’13; played in the 2014 Triple Crown with D. Stirling (s).
• OPEN CATENA (Claret): was nominated to the Best Playing Pony honors at the 2013 Tortugas Open; she was played in the Triple Crown in ’13 and ’14 both by Gonzalo and Nicolás Pieres.
• MACHITOS ABRIL: made her debut in the Triple Crown with E. Novillo.
• YATAY PEARL JAM: made her debut in ’13; played in the 2014 Tortugas Open by P. Pieres (s).
• OPEN ORACIÓN: reserved by Ellerstina for the 2013 Triple Crown.
• OPEN TORERO, OPEN PELEADOR, OPEN NOVA, OPEN PASTILLA.

Of his progeny, the following stand out

• D. CUARTETERA: “Mejor Producto Polo Argentino” at the 2006, 2009 and 1012 Palermo Open Championship. She was awarded the Lady Susan Townley Award at the 2009 and 2010 Argentine Open Championship, the “Mejor Producto Polo Argentino del Partido” at the 2012 Argentine Open Championship, and the “Mejor Producto Polo Argentino de la Final” at the 2012 Hurlingham Club Open. Dam of: Dolfina Tetera, “Mejor Producto Polo Argentino de la Final” at the 2012 Hurlingham Club Open; Dolfina Bailantera, who was ridden in the Argentine high handicap season by Adolfo Cambiaso, even in the 2013 Tortugas Open- she also played in the UK Gold Cup and in Sotogrande; Dolfina Cumbiera, who was ridden in the 2014 Triple Crown by Adolfo Cambiaso; Clones Cuartetera, who is currently playing high handicap; and Dolfina Popular, who was ridden in the 2014 Triple Crown by G. Caset.
• D. TORO: “Mejor Producto Jugador Inscripto” at the Palermo Open in 2008 and 2010. He played in three chukkers in the Open’s final in 07 and 08. His first offspring were born in 2008.
• E. FELICIDAD (Simpática): ridden in all Opens being 5 years old by F. Pieres and M. Mac Donough. Finals at Palermo in ’05, ’07, ’09, ’10, ’11 and ’12. Triple Crown in ’07, ’08 and ’09 with G. Pieres (s).
• MALAQUITA: Triple Crown in ’06, ’07 and ’08 with G. Pieres. Pieres’ best pony in 2010 British Season. Best Playing Pony award at Sotogrande ’10 with F. Pieres. Exported to the USA, where she played and won the US Open ’12 and ’13 with F. Pieres.
• OPEN PASARELA (Rusita): Triple Crown in ’10, ’11, ’12, ’13 and ’14.
• OPEN DALMA (Lechuza): Triple Crown in ’12 and ’13 with F. Pieres. Exported to the UK, where she played and won the 2014 Queen’s Cup.
• OPEN KODAMA (Jackie): sold at Ellerstina’s auction in ’08. Made her debut in the 2014 Triple Crown with F. Pieres.
• TOP MODEL (Rusita): Best Playing Pony at the UK Gold Cup 2013. Triple Crown in ’10 and ’12.
• CAREI (Tortuga): Triple Crown in ’10, ’11, ’12, ’13 and ’14.
• OPEN SHARAPOVA (Kurny): made her debut in the 2014 Triple Crown with Facundo Pieres.
• OPEN ALLENDE: 2013 Triple Crown.
• OPEN ALFONSINA: sold at Ellerstina’s auction in ’08. Currently playing her first practice matches with impressive results.
• OPEN EASY BAILAMOS: currently playing her first tournaments.
• OPEN SEXY: new mare currently playing her first practice matches. Alfa mare at training and making. Due to her high quality, she was sent to the Embryo Center.
• BAYOS RESPIRO: ridden in the 2014 Tortugas Open by Guillermo Caset.
• OPEN COPETINERA and CACHIYUYU AS DE BASTO: ridden in the 2014 Tortugas Open by Facundo Sola.
• GRAPPA CONCHETA: ridden in the 2014 Tortugas Open by Jaime García Huidobro.
• MACHITOS CHARITA: made his debut in the 2014 Triple Crown, ridden by M. Aguerre.
• ELLERSTINA PENCA: Triple Crown in ’05, ’06 and ’07 with F. Pieres and, in ’09, with G. Pieres (s).
• CHALO PORTEÑA: 2007 Open final with B. Castagnola.
• CHALO PRIMERA: 2007Palermo Open final with B. Castagnola.
• GRAPPA CONSAGRADA: 2008 Triple Crown with G. Pieres (s). In her first season, she played in the Palermo Open final. 2009 Triple Crown with G. Pieres (s).
• DOLFINA PEHUAJO: currently played in the USA by A. Cambiaso.
• ELLERSTINA ASPIRINA: Reserve Grand Champion at the 2003 Rural Exhibition. Ridden by Nicolás Pieres during season ‘07.
• ELLERSTINA VENGATIVA: ridden in season ’07 by G. Pieres (s) and, in season ’08, by P. Mac Donough in the USA.
• ELLERSTINA AGUA MARINA: US Open ’08 and ’09 with F. Pieres.

As STALLIONS, the following stand out

• MACHITOS CHELO (M. JAZZ): stands in service at Los Pingos del Taita. His genetics combines the traits of 5 consecutive winners of the “Mejor Producto Jugador Inscripto Polo Argentino Abierto”. His first offspring headed the sales at Los Machitos and La Dolfina’s auctions. In 2012, his first sons were selected for training and their future is promising. Sire of: DOLFINA FRONTIER, Grand Champion at 2014 Palermo Rural Exhibition, First Place and Division Winner at 2014 Palermo Rural Exhibition; CAÑA LA CHICHO, First Place and Division Winner at 2013 Río Cuarto Rural Exhibition; VE OCHO GONDOLA, Grand Champion at 2014 Río Cuarto Rural Exhibition, First Place and Division Winner at 2014 Río Cuarto Rural Exhibition; CAÑA SHANSI, First Place and Division Winner at 2014 Palermo Rural Exhibition.
• ENIGMA PETRUS (CLARET); FINO LOTUS (F. ILUSIONADA); OPEN BALLET (LAMBADA), D. Cuartetera; at present, all of them stand in service at Los Pingos del Taita. 
• OPEN ILUMINADO (E .ILUSIONADA): his first progeny are 3 years old, and they have exhibited early maturity and aptitude.
• OPEN DREAM (ILUSIÓN): Ellerstina’s new stallion.
• OPEN CABERNET (CLARET): exceptional combination of Australian and Argentine blood. Stallion reserved by Ellerstina due to its excellent genetics. His first offspring were born in ’09 and started to be trained in ’12, showing great condition.
• OPEN ESPACIAL: important stallion owned by Ellerstina. 
• MACHITOS LÍDER: sold at auction in 2012 at record price. It is partly owned by Los Machitos and it stands in service at Biopolo center.
• OPEN PONCHO
• MACHITOS VITICO: polo stallion sold at auction in 2012; ridden in the 2013 Triple Crown by F. Mannix.
• MACHITOS PARKER, MACHITOS KRUPA and OPEN EL PADRINO, among others. 

Son of LODE

Sire of 4 champions and 42 graded winners, 25 of which are group I winners. His progeny have obtained wins, places and shows in the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Germany, South Africa and France.

Sire of horses ridden in Opens:

• Mecha (x BLESS MY WAY): F. Pieres’ outstanding pony. Seasons ’06, ’07, ’08 and ’09. She played 3 chukkers in the 2007 Palermo Open final and 2 chukkers in the 2008 Argentine Open final. Cassia (x CASSIA): Triple Crown with Marcos Heguy.
• Pancha (x HOWSYAFATHER): Triple Crown ’08 and ’09 with F. Pieres, even 2 chukkers in the 2008 final. Owned by F. Lanusse. 

Sire of stallions, such as:

• Don Cartero: Haras La Dolfina’s stallion. He stands in service at Los Pingos del Taita.

FINA ILUSIONADA

She was ridden in 2 chukkers at the 2007 Open final by Pablo Mac Donough. She was ridden in Tortugas and Hurlingham in 2008 by F. Pieres. Triple Crown ‘10 with I. Novillo Astrada. Exported to the USA.

DAUGHTER OF EL SOL 

With Sportivo, they are the only stallions to have won the Lady Susan Townley and the AACCP awards both with a male and a female. Winner of the AACCP leading sires list in ’98, ’99 and ’00. In season ’07, he won 3 of the 5 most important awards on the world’s polo calendar. Best Playing Pony of Palermo: Ellerstina Suegra (98 x La Novia). Best Playing Pony of Hurlingham: Ellerstina Timba (97 x Lambada). Best Playing Pony US Open: Dolfina Noruega (01 x Norma). Full brother to La Luna, one of the best polo ponies ever.

Sire of:

• FINA SIRENITA, FINA FONTINALI and JM ALTERNATIVA: 2014 Triple Crown with J. M. Nero.
• GETE CIMITARRA: ridden in the 2014 Tortugas Open by M. Aguerre.
• MIAHUNGARITA: ridden played in the 2014 Tortugas Open by L. James.
• ESCRIBA DESPISTADA: ridden in the 2013 Hurlingham Open and in the 2014 Tortugas Open by Alejandro Novillo Astrada.
• CHAPALEOFU CALANDRIA, CHAPALEOFU CANILLA, VASCO DEMONIO and VASCA GINEBRA: they played in the 2013 Triple Crown with Francisco Elizalde.
• ELLERSTINA TIMBA: from one of the best polo families."Mejor Producto Jugador Inscripto" at 2007 Hurlingham Open. One of Facundo Pieres’ best ponies in seasons ’03, ’04, ’05, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’09 and 10. Played 2 chukkers in the Palermo Open ’05, ’07, ’08 and ’09 finals. Exported to the UK, where she played and won the Queen’s Cup and Gold Cup ’13 with F. Pieres and R. Andrade.
• ELLERSTINA SUEGRA: Opens from ’04 to ’09 with P. Mac Donough. Lady Susan Townley Award in ’07 to the Best Playing Pony of Palermo.
• DOLFINA LAPA: Opens with A. Cambiaso (s) from ’05 to ’13. 2014 Triple Crown.
• DOLFINA NORUEGA: Best Playing Pony US Open ’08.
• ELLERSTINA GAMBETA:’05, ’06 and ’07 Opens with G. Pieres (s). 2008 Palermo Open final with J. M. Nero. Exported to the USA, where she played and won the US Open ’09.
• POLO MEDIA LUNA: "Mejor Producto" at 2002 Hurlingham and Palermo Opens, 2001 Hurlingham Open, and "Mejor Ejemplar por Tipo y Aptitud" at 2000 Tortugas Open. Opens with Alberto P. Heguy.
• ELLERSTINA PENÉLOPE: ’02 Open with G. Pieres (s) and one of P. Mac Donough’s best ponies in all Opens. 2 chukkers in ’03, ’04, ’05, ’06 and ’07.
• OPEN MACHUCÓN: ’03, ’04, ’05, ’06, ’07 and ’08 Opens with M. Mac Donough. One of his best horses.
• GRAPPA ILUSIONISTA: Triple Crown ’08 and ’09 with F. Pieres. In her first season, she played in the 2008 Palermo Open final.
• ELLERSTINA NORMITA: 2008 Triple Crown with G. Pieres (s). 2009 Triple Crown with F. Pieres.
• GRAPPA CLEOPATRA: 2008 Triple Crown with G. Pieres (s). Exported to the USA, where she played and won the US Open ’09.
• GRAPPA NILO: 2008 Triple Crown with F. Pieres and 2009 Triple Crown with J. M. Nero.
• ELLERSTINA ELEGIDA: Pablo Mac Donough’s best pony at Triple Crown Sotogrande ’08.
• FINO VODKA: 2008 Tortugas Open with Juan Martín Nero.
• ELLERSTINA DESEO: Best Playing Pony at Mercedes Benz Challenge Cup. USA ’07 with F. Pieres. Deceased.
• ELLERSTINA MARINA: Exported to the USA. Best Playing Pony at Hampton Challenge Cup 2006 with F. Pieres; US Open ’09.
• ELLERSTINA NAFTALINA (POLILLA): Exported to the USA. She played and won the US Open ’09 with Gonzalo Pieres (s).
• OPEN LECHUZA V: Exported to the UK. Dam of: Ellerstina Medalla (98 x OPTIMUM), Triple Crown with F. and N. Pieres, and Ellerstina Picaflor (OPTIMUM) Triple Crown with P. M. Donough. Open Medallón, Open de Oro and Open Pugliese’s granddam; they all play in the Triple Crown.LECHUZA VI: Exported to the USA by Tim Ganón. Ridden by F. Bensadón in Carroll Island.
• OPEN LECHUZA XI: Copa de Oro Ellerstina 2006. Retired to stud as a donor.
• OPEN SOÑADA: Exported to the UK. Queen’s Cup ’13 and Gold Cup ’13 with Nicolás Pieres.
• OPEN CUENTO: Triple Crown USA ’11 with R. Andrade.
• OPEN POESÍA: Junior Open with F. Pieres. Triple Crown with P. M. Donough.

DAUGHTER OF ILUSIÓN

Ridden in all the Opens by Gonzalo Pieres, Gonzalo Pieres (s) and A. Cambiaso. Among Ellerstina’s dams, today she is the one with the highest number of progeny playing in the Triple Crown. Only mare in history to have had 4 daughters ridden in the Palermo Open final in two chukkers by three different players: Ellerstina Elegida and Open Emocionada by P. M. Donough, Ellerstina Ilusionada by M. Aguerre and Open Nostálgica by G. Pieres.

Dam of:

• OPEN ORACIÓN: an excellent combination of Ellerstina’s best blood lines. Full sister of Open Suma, Open Imagen and Open El Padrino.
• GRAPPA ILUSIONISTA (SOL): 2008 Triple Crown with F. Pieres. She played in all matches from the Tortugas Open to the Palermo Open, even in the final. Ridden in the 2009 Triple Crown and in the 2010 Palermo Open final. Retired due to an injury.
• ELLERSTINA ELEGIDA (SOL): 2006 Triple Crown as a 4-year-old. P. Mac Donough’s best pony at the 2008 Triple Crown Sotogrande. Two chukkers in the 2012 Palermo Open final with P. M. Donough.
• ELLERSTINA DESEO (SOL): Best Horse at USA Mercedes Championship ’07 with F. Pieres. Returned to Argentina to play in the 2008 Triple Crown. She suffered a fracture and died.
• GRAPPA ILUSA (R. CORNER): sold to Jaime García Huidobro. She played in the 2008 Triple Crown for team Trenque Lauquen. Exported to the UK.
• GRAPPA ILUSTRADA (PÍCARO): Best Playing Pony of the 2009 Hurlingham Open semifinals, Ellerstina vs Dolfina (80 goals). Triple Crown ‘08, ’09 and ’10 with F. Pieres and Nero. Then, she travelled to the UK, where she played and won the Queen’s Cup ’13 and ’14, and the Gold Cup ’13 with F. Pieres.
• FINA ILUMINADA (R. CORNER): 2007 Tortugas Open with Matías Mac Donough. 2009 Qualifying Tournament with Nicolás Pieres.
• GRAPPA OPTIMISTA (R. CORNER): 2008 Qualifying Tournament and Cámara de Diputados Cup with Nicolás Pieres. Exported to the UK. Played in the Gold Cup BY Nicolás Pieres.
• ELLERSTINA PROMESA (SOL): 2008 Jockey Club Open and Triple Crown with Temy Willington. Exported to the USA. She played and won the US Open with F. Pieres.
• GRAPPA ILUSTRE (SOL): 2009 Qualifying Tournament with Temy Willington.
• GRAPPA PESIMISTA (R.CORNER): new pony.
• ELLERSTINA ANHELO (OPTIMUM): 2009 Qualifying Tournament, Temy Willington.
• OPEN LO VISTE (BAGUAL): ridden by Gonzalo Pieres (s) in the Argentina vs. England match in ’11. Stallion reserved for team Ellerstina. His first progeny were born in 08-09 season.
• OPEN EMOSIONADA (CHISMOSO): bought by Tecnopolo at Ellerstina’s auction. Played 2 chukkers in the 2012 Palermo Open final. Best Playing Pony of the 2013 Palermo Open with P. M. Donough.
• OPEN NOSTÁLGICA (ESPACIAL): all finals in the last two years with Gonzalo Pieres. One of Ellerstina’s best ponies. Two nominations at the Hurlingham Open in ’11 and ’12. Nominated at the 2011 Palermo Open and "Mejor Producto Polo Argentino del Partido" at the 2012 Palermo Open. Triple Crown 2013 and 2014.
• OPEN KODAMA (Sportivo): sold at Ellerstina’s auction in ’08. She made her debut in the 2014 Triple Crown with F. Pieres.
• OPEN SUMA (Sportivo): record price at 2008 Ellerstina’s auction. Queen’s Cup ’12 with P. Stirling. US Triple Crown ’13. Sent back to Argentina for the Triple Crown ’13 and ’14.