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2016 was ‘full of challenges’- Patsy C. Lake
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although the Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association (VIHOA) was seen to have made significant strides in many areas, such as purchasing an eight-stall gate as well as actually presenting a proposal to the Government on pari-mutuel wagering, President of that association, Patsy C. Lake has described 2016 as a challenge-filled year.
34 horses & over $30K in Boxing Day Races @ Ellis Thomas Downs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The traditional Boxing Day horse racing at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay promises to be another affair to remember on Monday December 26, 2016 with a large crowd expected to witness five races and 34 horses looking to win purses of over $30,000.
‘Bad Boys’ from Huntums Ghut to be honoured @ 4th Luncheon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association President Mrs Patsy C. Lake and her Committee will be hosting the 4th Luncheon to honour those who have given back so much to the sport of horse racing, on Sunday November 13, 2016, at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay.
League of BVIslanders’ honourees get VI ‘dignitary’ support
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The three Virgin Islanders honoured by the League of British Virgin Islanders on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on November 6, 2016 would have been even more honoured to know that a number of persons from the VI, including Government officials, were present to give their support.
Patsy C. Lake changes mind on calling it quits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association Mrs Patsy C. Lake has changed her mind about calling it quits after a year at the helm of the Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association.
Virgin Islands News Online fires back @ Patsy C. Lake’s misinformation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Our newsroom was flooded with calls within the last 24 hours requesting to see the article in which the President of the Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association, our National Hero Mrs Patsy C. Lake, falsely accused Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) of publishing a report about a malfunctioned horse track gate.
Ellis Thomas Downs gets professional 8-stall starting gate
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Issues of gates not opening and other starting problems are expected to be drastically reduced if not eliminated at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, thanks to a modern professional 8-stall gate that has been acquired by the Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association.
One Stop Mall broken into
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The popular One Stop Mall in Road Town, owned by Virgin Islands icon Patsy C. Lake, was broken into sometime last night, July 10, 2016.
Patsy C. Lake calling it quits after one year!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- President of the VI Horse Owners Association, Mrs Patsy C. Lake has made an early announcement at calling it quits after a year at the helm.
‘Better late than never’- Son of horse racing honouree Jim Smith
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola- “They never gave him anything when he was alive, but it’s better late than never so I am thankful to the VI Horse Owners Association,” commented McDonald Smith on receiving a plaque in honour of his late father and horse racing stalwart, Mr Jim Smith.
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