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UPDATE - Tortola’s Broken Home wins feature race in St. Thomas [Photoslide Included]

- Wins $9k purse with Tortola’s Really Up Town running second in a first-second knockout punch
Broken Home of Tortola won the feature race in St. Thomas today Sunday December 11, 2011 and the $9000 purse. Photo: Andre Shadow Dawson
East End Tap won Race # 3 in St. Thomas earlier today December 11, 2011. Photo: Andre Shadow Dawson
East End Tap won Race # 3 in St. Thomas earlier today December 11, 2011. Photo: Andre Shadow Dawson
Broken Home's fans receiving trophy after big win of the feature race in St. Thomas on December 11th, 2011.
Broken Home's fans receiving trophy after big win of the feature race in St. Thomas on December 11th, 2011.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Yesterday, Sunday December 11, 2011 in St. Thomas at the Clinton E. Phipps Racing Park, Tortola’s new big horse Broken Home, owned by the Boys Stable headed by Rodney Simmons, came first in the feature race.

Though the park was muddy, it did not stop Broken Home from dominating the 6-furlong feature race and bring home the purse of $9,000 in race which was dubbed ‘Santa’s dash for Cash’. The winning jockey was Carlos Lopez.

Tortola’s Really Up-Town, owed by L & B Stables came in second in the big race while Star Ship Voyage took the third spot.

Meanwhile, East End Tap also from the Boys Stable, who was on rest for almost a year, did an impressive performance as well, winning his race. This was also another win for jockey Carlos Lopez. Voice of Faith came in second and Political Reporter, third.

In the first race of the day, Formerly Cat ridden by jockey Warren Knight secured victory and the $3.500.00, ahead of Tax Master, pushing Gallant Ruler into third.

Meeses to Pieces galloped ahead of Salty’s Glider of St. Croix in Race 2 and earned the $3,500.00 prize money. Winning Actor had to settle for third in this race.

It was News Carrier that took the third race of the day with Jockey Jose Lopez. Sum Splendor came in second and Tiger Glider third.

Nat’s My Kiss of Tortola put on a fighting performance in Race 5 but succumbed to Moments Away who took the victory and pushed the Tortola horse into second. Glorious Memory came in third.

In the final race of the day, Sweet Sight held on to victory and the $6000 purse ahead of Khun Dan who trotted in second and Black Jack in third.

This was the last race for the year at the Clinton E. Phipps Racing Park as all eyes now turn to the big Boxing Day races of December 26, 2011 on Tortola at the Ellis Thomas Downs.

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13 Responses to “UPDATE - Tortola’s Broken Home wins feature race in St. Thomas [Photoslide Included]”

  • ONENESS (11/12/2011, 22:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    GOOD GOING BOYS STABLE -- I HEARD L&B TOOK DOWN SUNDAY DIAZ. (MY 2 CENTS) THEY HAVE TO GET A MORE EXPERIENCE JOCKEY.
  • fan club (12/12/2011, 00:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    gosh man tis bout time Tola win sone rock city races..here here here
  • Hey (12/12/2011, 10:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    No Cricket Field for you Johnny. Our horses win races. West Indies doesn't do shiat. I bet you are from right here. You're just looking attention.
    • jack be still (12/12/2011, 14:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      please do not get Johnny started....maybe he in meeting all day..LONG LIVE THE SPORTS OF KINGS
    • kevin (12/12/2011, 14:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      johnny go home boss we love our horse races
  • take me home (12/12/2011, 12:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    races were good and I am proud of be tola people dem horses...
  • love child (12/12/2011, 14:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    thanks for this fine coverage VINO...we continue to love your horse race stories
  • big daddy (12/12/2011, 15:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    big up to rodney and the boys
    • ------------------------- (12/12/2011, 18:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      and do not forget the winning jockey Carlos Lopez.
  • Village Girl (13/12/2011, 01:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    may boy Tola ayo represent tis time.....
    • old boy (13/12/2011, 22:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      now let's see if st. Thomas will send their best horses to the BVI for boxing day?


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