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Really Uptown injured; out of Festival races

- Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge says injury is not serious, but takes precaution
Co-Owner of L&B Stables Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge has confirmed that her champion racehorse, Really Uptown, has been injured and will therefore not be entered into the upcoming annual August Tuesday Emancipation Festival races at Ellis Thomas Downs. Photo: VINO/File
Hodge explained that the injury received was not a very serious one but, she was taking all necessary precautions at this time to ensure that there is no further damage done and a quick recovery is in store. Photo: VINO/File
Hodge explained that the injury received was not a very serious one but, she was taking all necessary precautions at this time to ensure that there is no further damage done and a quick recovery is in store. Photo: VINO/File
Really Uptown gallops around the track during a fun day held at Ellis Thomas Downs on July 15, 2013. Photo: VINO
Really Uptown gallops around the track during a fun day held at Ellis Thomas Downs on July 15, 2013. Photo: VINO
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – The pride of Virgin Islands horse racing, Really Uptown, has picked up an injury in training at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay and will not feature in the upcoming annual August Tuesday Emancipation Festival races here in the Virgin Islands on August 6, 2013.

Co-Owner of L&B Stables Violet ‘Letty’ Hodge confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online that her champion racehorse is injured.

Hodge explained that the injury received was not a very serious one but, she was taking all necessary precautions at this time to ensure that there is no further damage done and a quick recovery is in store.

Hodge, who did not go into the details of the injury or where and when it might have been received, downplayed concerns expressed that the horse’s injury was life threatening and suggested that there should be no great cause for concern.

According to the horse owner, she expected a quick recovery and was hopeful that the horse would be back on the track again very soon.

Sources close to the L&B Stables, however, informed this news site that the horse suffered an injury earlier in the week during a training session. A veterinarian, according to one of the sources, is expected in the Territory today, July 20, 2013 to assess the extent of the injury.

Efforts to contact President of the VI Horse Owners Association, Karen Smith-Aaron for comment on the matter were unsuccessful up to post time.

However, at the recent demise of another horse, Tiger’s Mischief she noted, “The loss of any horse has implications because it just makes it less horses that we have available and we don’t have enough from the start, so it makes it even worse.”

It was widely hoped that Really Uptown, having captured both the VI Triple Crown and Governor’s Cup earlier this year, would next be in the running for the Premier’s Cup at the upcoming races scheduled for three weeks’ time.

The horse, also known as Jet Blue, is the first horse to win all three legs of the VI Triple Crown Challenge and also won the first ever Governor's Cup for L&B Stables in April, 2013.

23 Responses to “Really Uptown injured; out of Festival races”

  • john public (20/07/2013, 08:27) Like (7) Dislike (79) Reply
    On no just such a bad Oman over this country since the NDP got in…everything gone wrong...why dr. smith did not keep the race track under him? Myron has not done anything for the up keep of the track or the horse owners….Fraser please come to the rescue or the sports will DIE!
    • Stupes (20/07/2013, 11:15) Like (11) Dislike (63) Reply
      You sound retarded...and the word is OMEN.....
      • ?? (20/07/2013, 15:05) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        This government has been absent from the up keep of all government facilities as it seems real clear to all.
      • cnn (20/07/2013, 15:23) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
        Why we loosing all the good animails????
    • Yes (20/07/2013, 12:55) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      u made me smile...Wa da VI have plenty of whether NDP or VIP, is jo-kasses like u, take n offence da joke comin good
  • wow (20/07/2013, 08:34) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    That's a shame, this is one messed up August.....Nothing seems to be going well and it looks like a broke carnival....
  • fish (20/07/2013, 09:20) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    No really uptown no august tuesday races
  • the 4 horsemen (20/07/2013, 09:39) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    No race horse had never ever recovered from this type of injury....thats it, case closed!
  • help help (20/07/2013, 10:38) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    racretrack gone to the dogs help help Fraser the libertor
  • cut the crap (20/07/2013, 11:28) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hez dun wid it.
  • Bob (20/07/2013, 11:54) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    First it was budwhite now its really uptown someone need to address the track surface satition
  • who know (20/07/2013, 12:59) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    To th 4 horse men. Have u seen the injury? Oh your running ur mouth ? Who jah bless no man curse !!!!!
  • qc (20/07/2013, 13:32) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh god I am so happy i already book my flight to leave the Sunday before august Monday and not be back until the Friday...this is sad!!!!
  • Punga (20/07/2013, 14:53) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh no this is a hard one!!
  • for real (20/07/2013, 23:42) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
    really uptown finish
    • who know (22/07/2013, 09:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      What does get me is the vet didn't say that. But u saying so so you must be god..........
  • Just saying (21/07/2013, 09:45) Like (1) Dislike (113) Reply
    For the up keeping of a track it needs to be privately own and betting must go on. Why is it that the VI government has to continue using our tax money on these things that don't bring in revenue. Justsaying
  • my two cents (21/07/2013, 12:09) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    come on Letty we all love Really Up Town but you know he is finished just like Bud White..its a another sad day for all of us!!!
  • The boys (21/07/2013, 13:32) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Don't worry THE BOYS have 3 big animals on the way all A CLASS, so things will be back where it use to be.
  • who know (22/07/2013, 09:59) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    We bring in more revenue than squash and rugby and it's the same tax money they spending. Talk that!!


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