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USVI: Gov Bryan outlines next steps for racetrack reopening in St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The government of the US Virgin Islands is forging ahead with the completion of the Randall Doc' James horseracing track, according to Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, who addressed the issue during Monday's Government House press briefing.
UPDATE: We just have to ‘reset & come again’- Lesmore Smith
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- With reigning Governor’s Cup Champion Ghostinyou unable to pull off a win in the feature race of the Race to the Poles horseracing at Clinton E. Phipps Jr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Sunday, November 3, 2024, horse owner Lesmore Smith of Top Priority Racing Stables said he can’t complain but will just have to “reset” and come again.
Despite Gov't deals & no obstacles, St Croix Racetrack still unbuilt
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Despite rosy projections from VIGL representatives that training activity on the Randall 'Doc' James Racetrack could be seen by as early as next spring, lawmakers on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, expressed unease over the lack of firm timelines and the company’s less-than-stellar track record on the project thus far.
Willock expresses disappointment in racetrack saga; Wants matter resolved
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has again expressed his disappointment in the continued standoff between the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Thomas family over a lease agreement for lands at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay.
Horseracing 'will never be the same' without ‘Bob’ & ‘Mileage’- Lesmore Smith
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The horseracing fraternity in the Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands is still reeling from the death of two of its most prominent horse owners and supporters of the ‘sport of kings’.
UPDATE: Disappointing day @ USVI races for Tortola horses
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI – Despite high expectation and confidence ahead of the races on Sunday September 18, 2016 at Clinton E. Phipps Track in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI), the results were way below expectations.
UPDATE: Feature horse race gets $15k increase for purse of $20k
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Information just reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that legislators Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool and Hon Archibald C. Christian along with other entities have upped the purse for the highly anticipated three-way clash at Ellis Thomas Downs tomorrow, April 13, 2014 by adding an additional $15,000.
UPDATE: Town Hall leaves tongues wagging after VI Classic win
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Wild celebrations filled the air following Town Hall’s victory in the feature Turtle Dove Classic of the first ever VI Classic to be held in the Virgin Islands yesterday, January 26, 2014.
UPDATE: Horses all set for today's races at Ellis Thomas Downs!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Organisers have related that none of the horses billed to participate in races at Ellis Thomas Downs today, January 26, 2014 have been scratched for any of the races up to post time.
Town Hall & Stephen Got Better stamp pedigree @ races [new photos added]
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - A smaller than expected crowd at the Ellis Thomas Downs Boxing Day races bore witness to the power and speed of Stephen Got Better as well as Town Hall, who both had comfortable wins to stamp their pedigree on proceedings.
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