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‘Letty’ & Lucien to be tried in Jan. 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The trial of Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge and Lucien Smith is now expected to begin early next year after the case was adjourned today, November 6, 2013.
More delays in 'Letty’ & Smith trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Yet another road bump hit the trial of Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge and Lucien Smith yesterday, September 25, 2013 when they appeared before the Magistrate’s Court as it was revealed that relevant documents were yet to be handed over to the defence.
‘Letty’ Hodge blasts speculation surrounding Really Uptown
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Co-Owner of Really Uptown, Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge has blasted speculations that her champion horse Really Uptown has suffered a career ending injury, revealing once more that she is simply being cautious about the horse’s condition and will have a veterinarian (vet) conduct a key examination soon.
Really Uptown injured; out of Festival races
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – The pride of Virgin Islands horse racing, Really Uptown, has picked up an injury in training at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay and will not feature in the upcoming annual August Tuesday Emancipation Festival races here in the Virgin Islands on August 6, 2013.
UPDATE: ‘Letty's' lawyer asks court to return travel documents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The trial for Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge in relation to drug conspiracy and illegal gun possession charges is now expected to begin in September after the accused changed legal representation recently.
Teachers knock $10k horse grant amidst education woes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While some persons may see a recent grant that was given to the VI Horse Owners Association as a step in the right direction, there are yet others who feel that the grant may have been untimely or may have been insufficient in making a meaningful indentation to the Association's cause of enhancing the sport locally.
Local horse owners fired up for June 2 races
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Horse owners have expressed excitement in anticipation of the upcoming races set for June 2, 2013 at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay.
Much needed rest in store for Really Uptown!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After putting away all comers over the past few months, champion horse Really Uptown can look forward to some much deserved relaxation, according to his co-owner Violet “Letty” Hodge.
Good Prospecting to be retired ‘gratefully’- Lesmore Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even with Really Uptown powering to victory to send Virgin Islands horse racing fans in wild celebration in the feature Carnival race at the Clinton E. Phipps race track in St Thomas, USVI yesterday, April 27, 2013 there was also some sadness as it was also the last race for the two-time Governor’s Cup champion, Good Prospecting
UPDATE: L&B Stables wins first ever Governor's Cup with Really Uptown!
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Tortola's champion horse Really Uptown has won the 2013 Governor's Cup at the Clinton E. Phipps race track in St Thomas, making history for L&B Stables since it is the first time it has won the Governor's Cup.
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