La Natividad La Dolfina Wins Second Cup of the Season: 2026 Tortugas Open
The spring high-goal season reached its latest milestone on Saturday at the Tortugas Country Club, where La Natividad La Dolfina claimed the title of the 86th Tortugas Open. Defeating La Hache 16–10 in the final, the team secured its second major trophy of the Argentine calendar following success earlier in the season.
A Competitive Final at Tortugas Country Club
Played on Court No. 6, the final brought together a 40-goal lineup and La Hache at 34 goals in a tightly contested match. The early chukkers established a close rhythm, with teams trading goals through a 1–1 opening period and reaching 3–3 and 4–3 by half-time. La Hache applied pressure during the fourth and fifth chukkers, taking brief advantages at 7–6 and leveling the score at 8–8. As the match entered its decisive second half, La Natividad La Dolfina adjusted its tactical spacing and possession control, pulling ahead in the final chukkers to close the score at 16–10.
Individual Contributions and Match Details
All four members of the team—Camilo Castagnola, Poroto Cambiaso, Adolfo Cambiaso, and Bartolomé Castagnola Jr.—contributed to the sixteen goals. Bartolomé Castagnola Jr. finished as the match's top scorer with 6 goals, stepping forward from his defensive positioning to secure the result with a precise shot in the closing period. Camilo Castagnola and Poroto Cambiaso maintained offensive momentum throughout the afternoon, supported by Adolfo Cambiaso's tactical distribution from the back. Following the match, Poroto Cambiaso received the Francisco E. Dorignac MVP award, while his mare, Dolfina Copas, was recognized as the Best Playing Pony.
Preparation and the Road Ahead
Behind every weekend fixture lies a consistent routine of conditioning and horse management. Under the guidance of coach Lolo Castagnola, the organization coordinates the daily care, nutrition, and rotation of the string, ensuring the horses remain prepared for the high demands of the spring calendar. With the Tortugas Open concluded, attention now turns toward the final stage of the Argentine high-goal season as the team shifts its focus to training and recovery ahead of the upcoming matches at Palermo.
