The 26-goal kicked off on Wednesday at the International Polo Club, in Wellington. The US Triple Crown is the highest rated tournament in the world besides Argentina. The championship began with the CV Whitney Cup, where defending champions Valiente convincingly beat DRF 13-10. The highlight of the day was seeing Adolfo Cambiaso and Facundo Pieres play together for the first time ever in the international high goal.

Valiente: Rob Jornayvaz 1, Tommy Beresford 4 (1 goal), Adolfo Cambiaso 10, Facundo Pieres 10 (10). Total: 20.
Daily Racing Form: Mariano Obregon 6, Agustín Obregon 5 (1 goal), Hilario Ulloa 10 (7), Jared Zenni 5 (2). Total: 20.
Score Valiente: (1-0) 3-1, 3-3, 6-5, 9-7, 12-8, 13-10.

IGLEHART CUP: COCA-COLA 9-8 PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE

Also at International Polo Club on Wednesday, the Iglehart Cup, fourth tournament of the IPC 20-goal season, kicked off with one match. Coca-Cola made their debut with a win against Prestige Worldwide.

Coca-Cola: Gillian Johnston 2 (3 goals), Sugar Erskine 6 (1), Nacho Novillo Astrada 8 (2), Steve Krueger 4 (3). Total: 20.
Prestige Worldwide: Will Johnston 2 (5 goals), Carlucho Arellano 5 (1), Miguel Novillo Astrada 9 (2), Stevie Orthwein 4. Total: 20.
Score Coca-Cola: 1-1, 4-2, 4-4, 5-7, 8-7, 9-8.

Action at IPC continues on Thursday:
CV WHITNEY CUP (26 goals):
3:30pm: Grand Champions vs Colorado
IGLEHART CUP (20 goals):
12pm: La Indiana vs Pilot