Winner of the feature race in St Thomas on September 6, 2015, My Pal Shawn. Photo: Provided

Violet 'Letty' Hodge is confident of her horse in the races. Photo: VINO/File

Alex V. Lake said he expects to be in the Winners' Circle twice on race day. Photo: VINO

In a comment, Public Relations Officer of the BVI Horse Owners’ Association Esther N. Fraser said it will be a day charged with speed and tested by endurance. Photo: Provided

Wrol Up will be running in the feature race. Photo: VINO

It is expected to be a day of excitement with the five races on the card. Photo: VINO/File

Action from Ellis Thomas Downs earlier this year. Photo: VINO/File

The race card for Sunday's races. Photo: Provided

In race one Dramacidel owned by Case Closed Stables makes its debut in a six furlong for Class ‘E’ horses against another debutant Motion for Appeal also owned by Case Closed Stables, Miss Homer owned by Ronnie Hodge and Orithyia owned by Thomasville Stables for a purse of $3,500.

In race two, a seven furlong race for Class ‘E’ and ‘D’ horses, Southern Dunn owned by Thomasville Stables will battle against Mark it a Wynn owned by One Time for One Time Stables and Sin Mirar Atras owned by The Boys Stables for a purse of $3,700.

Race three, a one mile race for Class ‘C’ horses, will see Luxury Appeal owned by One Time for One Time Stables coming against Yes By Eric owned by The Boys Stables and Buy Buy Buy owned by Jarrel ‘Jay Jay’ Rhymer for a purse of $4,000.

The feature race is race four, a six and a half furlong race for Class ‘A’ and ‘B’ horses will see competing Star Ship Titan of Strictly Business Stables, My Pal Shawn of Family Affair Stables and Wrol Up owned by The Boys Stables for a purse of $5,000. This race is also sponsored by Representative for the Sixth District Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines.

The final event, race five, will be a one and one/sixteenth miles event for Class ‘B’ and ‘C’ horses and competing in this race will be Prince of Speed owned by Case Closed Stables, Bitter Sweet Dream owned by L & B Racing Stables and Trading Secrets owned by Family Affair Stables for a purse of $4,500.

Owners looking forward to great results

Co-owner of L & B Racing Stables Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge said that her horse Bitter Sweet Dream is ready for her event.

“Since it doesn’t have any mare races in her class we just decided to put her in that race,” said Hodge in a comment to this news site yesterday September 29, 2015.

“As for my expectations, she has been doing pretty well and as always you never put a horse in a race and you don’t think you might win. So I think she has a good chance,” said Hodge.

Alex V. Lake was asked about the preparedness of My Pal Shawn and Trading Secrets. “They are preparing wonderfully to run an excellent race,” he responded. “I expect to be in the Winners’ Circle two times for that day,” he said, expressing confidence in the ability of his horses.

A day of speed and endurance

In a comment, Public Relations Officer of the BVI Horse Owners’ Association Esther N. Fraser said it will be a day charged with speed and tested by endurance.

"The BVI Horse Owners’ Association is excited to present the BVI October Horse Races with presenting sponsor CCT. Races will be held at Ellis Thomas Downs Racetrack on October 4, 2015. Admission is $12.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Children. At 2:00PM the first of five races will debut Dramcidel and Motion for Appeal, both of Case Closed Stables (BVI). Look forward to a day charged with speed and tested by endurance. My Pal Shawn takes on Star Ship Titan and Wrol Up at a distance of 6 1/2 furlongs in the feature race, sponsored by Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines. Come experience this fantastic exhibition of BVI sports culture!"

Here you can find Official race card.