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‘Strong lineup of horses’ for Salute to Service races in STT on Sunday

More than 35 horses are slated to compete in the Salute to Service horse races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Photo: Horse Racing Nation VI/Facebook
Seven races are carded for the Salute to Service horse races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Photo: Horse Racing Nation VI
Seven races are carded for the Salute to Service horse races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Photo: Horse Racing Nation VI
Post time on Sunday, November 9, 2025, is 1:00 PM, and the 7th and final race of the day is slated for a 5:15 PM start. Photo: Horse Racing Nation VI/Facebook
Post time on Sunday, November 9, 2025, is 1:00 PM, and the 7th and final race of the day is slated for a 5:15 PM start. Photo: Horse Racing Nation VI/Facebook
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- More than 35 horses are slated to compete in the Salute to Service horse races at Clinton E. Phipps Sr Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Seven races are carded for the day, with the feature race being a 7-furlong battle among Class A horses, and featuring Pure Speight, Unsociable, Laser Sharp, Friar Lawrence and Modern Lane.

2024 Governor’s Cup Champion, Ghostinyou of Tortola, will be in action in Race #4, and will be challenged by fellow Class B horses Quincy Café, Royal Act, Mundo Mix, and Buck Master over 7 1/2 furlongs.

It is unclear whether Lesmore Smith, the owner of Ghostinyou, is fielding other horses, as he did not respond to our request for information.

‘Strong line up of race horses’- Shaine Gaspard

The race card is in honour of US military veterans.

“We have a strong lineup of race horses, and what we’re very proud of is honouring our Veterans with a Salute to Service at the Clinton Phipps Sr. Racetrack.

“Owners, trainers, and jockeys are all coming together to showcase their talent, making race day a full celebration of competition, community, and family fun,” Shaine A. Gaspard, Chief Operating Officer of Southland Gaming VI, told our News Centre.

Post time on Sunday is 1:00 PM, and the 7th and final race of the day is slated for a 5:15 PM start.

11 Responses to “‘Strong lineup of horses’ for Salute to Service races in STT on Sunday”

  • asking for a friend (05/11/2025, 12:05) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    When is the Ellis Thomas downs going get some attention?
    • family (05/11/2025, 12:31) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
      when government pay what we want
      • Strong rumors (05/11/2025, 15:26) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        Rumors have it that White Head will be building a new track on Beef Island.
    • Really (05/11/2025, 15:35) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      When the bvi people vote out them dead horse an put in people that have the bvi the love for the country and not themselves


  • Eagle Eye (05/11/2025, 12:20) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Mean while our horses here don't have to endure cruelty.
  • @family (05/11/2025, 13:22) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    I like you answer.
  • WOW 35 racehorses (05/11/2025, 15:12) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    THAT'S ROUGHLY HALF A MILLION DOLLAR$ IN RACEHORSES
  • bvi (05/11/2025, 15:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    WE GOT LESMORE'S BACK IN THE BIG RACE WITH HIS NEW SUPER HORSE "LASER SHARP''...let's just hope that he is LASER SHARP during his first outing!
  • jack (05/11/2025, 15:26) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    Free the farm free the drew
  • We win (05/11/2025, 18:26) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    When we make changes next election in the third district vote, we must do so in a way that is carefully researched, well designed and a man like willock who is for horse races


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