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UPDATE: Leave it to Bern expected to be 'put down'
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Information just reaching Virgin Islands News Online indicates that rising speedster Leave it to Bern has been diagnosed as having a broken leg and is expected to be 'put down' soon.
UPDATE: Leave it to Bern ignites crowd at Ellis Thomas Downs
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Overcoming Swagg Daddy down the back straight and roaring to victory down the home straight, Leave it to Bern had a sparse crowd on their feet as he won on home debut in a time of 1:30 and 2 over 7 furlongs to make it three wins in a row on Sunday November 17, 2013.
UPDATE: Races return to Ellis Thomas Downs today, Nov. 17
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Horseracing fans are all set to witness a treat as races return to Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay today, November 17, 2013 after a three month break.
UPDATE: No horse races for Oct. 6; new date not set
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – The President of the VI Horse Owners’ Association, Mrs Karen Smith-Aaron, has advised there will be no races at Ellis Thomas Downs for this coming Sunday, October 6, 2013.
Premier’s Office stripped itself of many subjects- 2012 Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- According to the 2012 Annual Report from the Premier’s Office, some five subjects have been removed from the Premier’s Office (PO) and placed within different Ministries of Government.
Hon. Fraser to fire questions to Premier & Walwyn for July 25 HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The popular Third District Representative, Honourable Julian Fraser RA, will not only be making history at the tenth sitting of the second session of the second House of Assembly on July 25, 2013 with his much anticipated Motion of No Confidence filed against the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government but will also be alone on the front-line firing questions.
Excitement marks Ellis Thomas Downs’ Fun Day
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Veteran jockey David A. Campbell aka Jamtown almost delivered four victories out of four races in front of a modest crowd yesterday July 15, 2013 as the VI Horse Owners Association pulled off an exciting fun day and horse race event that featured a total of four match races.
UPDATE: Match races on at Ellis Thomas Downs today, July 14!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Horse racing fans are in for an enjoyable time as the VI Horse Owners Association hosts a fun day at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay today, Sunday July 14, 2013 which will also see a total of four match races being run off.
Tiger’s Mischief found dead in stables
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Tragedy has again struck horse racing in the Virgin Islands (VI) with the sudden death of local horse Tiger's Mischief.
EXCLUSIVE: I have been fortunate – Eileene L. Parsons
MANCHESTER ESTATE, Tortola, VI – A recent announcement disclosed that Mrs Eileene L. Parsons was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to education and the community in the Virgin Islands.
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