Anegada’s Fighting Back wins feature horse race of Spring Stakes on STT
Sebastian Ortiz and Fighting Back after winning the feature race. Photo: VINO
The race was run over a distance of 1 mile and 40 yards for a purse of $16,000. Photo: VINO
Ridden by Sebastian Ortiz, Fighting Back lived up to its name by coming from behind to take the win ahead of Friar Laurence. Photo: VINO
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- The feature race of the Spring Stakes race card at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack was thrillingly won by Fighting Back of Anegada moments ago, March 8, 2026.
Ridden by Sebastian Ortiz, Fighting Back lived up to its name by coming from behind to take the win ahead of Friar Laurence.
The race was run over a distance of 1 mile and 40 yards for a purse of $16,000.
The winning time was 1:41.4.
Tortola horse Giant Valley holds the track record of 1:41.2, set in 2015.
More details to follow.
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11 Responses to “Anegada’s Fighting Back wins feature horse race of Spring Stakes on STT”
Should government acquire Ellis Thomas Downs through eminent domain/compulsory purchase for the public good, absent other viable options? Ok. I’m just asking the question…. Again, is Ellis Thomas Downs the best use of limited land? What is the level of interest of horse racing in the BVI? Is it a large percentage of the population? How often were races held? Was horse racing part of tourism attractions or a few local aficionados?? Did successive governments let the horse status/facility(s) get way? How long and what cost Will it take for the Ellis Thomas Downs to get up to standard? Should the horse racing issue be taken to a referendum for approval/disapproval? Should a tax for leasing and upgrading the Downs with a sunset clause be put before voters to debate, discuss, decide. Ok. I’m out . Congrats to Fighting Back. Outlying islands continuing to make a difference.