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UPDATE: Tortola winless at Liberty Day Races [Photo-slide Included]

- Jockey Jose Lopez gets five victories
There was no win for Tortola at the Clinton E. Phipps Racing Park yesterday Sunday October 30, 2011.
Governor's Cup 2011 winner Good Prospecting will be in St. Thomas this weekend.
Governor's Cup 2011 winner Good Prospecting will be in St. Thomas this weekend.
Governor's Cup 2011 winner Good Prospecting will be in St. Thomas this weekend.
Governor's Cup 2011 winner Good Prospecting will be in St. Thomas this weekend.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tortola’s Really Uptown narrowly missed out on the top prize in the feature race yesterday Sunday October 30, 2011, in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (USVI) as it galloped in second at the Hamilton Jackson Liberty Day Races at the Clinton E. Phipps Racing Park.

It was the best result for the Virgin Islands as none of the visiting horses could have notched up a win in front of the above-average crowd. Northern Pike, Broken Home on debut and All Country also placed second best in their respective races.

The feature race, dubbed the Liberty Day Classic that fetched a handsome purse of $12,000, was won by Political Reporter of St. Croix while Diablo’s Fire of St. Thomas placed third. There was also a 4th place for Tortola as Good Prospecting and female jockey Maris Rivera were able to hold off Voice of Faith.

The first race of the day was won by Charlie the Runner jockeyed by Jose Lopez in a time of 1:42 2/5. Second was Blood in the Sand, third Meses Two Pieces and fourth was Gallant Ruler.

Mr. Gold Prospect with jockey Percival Williams secured victory in race #2 in a time of 1:12 2/5. Winning Actor had to settle for second, while third was Formerly Cat. Walk the Tiger and Tax Master were fourth and 5th respectively. Moments Away and Jockey Jose Lopez then rode to victory in race # 3in a time of 1:37 1/5. Rocky Miswaki was second followed by Runaway Vow and Dorado Missile.

Race #4 belonged to News Carrier and once again the winning Jockey was Jose Lopez. Second was Northern Pike, third was Bruno's Burst and fourth was Old Town followed by Stop Playing.

Race# 5 saw victory for Starship Voyage with the winning jockey, again a familiar name in Jose Lopez, and the winning time being 1:10 2/5. Second was Tortola’s Broken Home while Groomsman was third.

Race # 6 brought victory for Sweet Sight in a time of 1:41 2/5. Second was All Country and third Square One.

The final race of the day was won by Khun Dan in a time of 1:41 2/5 and became the fifth win for jockey Lopez.

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Triple Crown

Just in case you had forgotten, the VI and USVI will be making horse racing history with its first triple crown. Tortola’s famous Ellis Thomas Downs will be where the first races will be run.

Representatives from all three racetracks (St. Thomas, Tortola, St. Croix) met on October 15, 2011 to discuss the event which is scheduled for early 2012.

14 Responses to “UPDATE: Tortola winless at Liberty Day Races [Photo-slide Included]”

  • Johnny (28/10/2011, 08:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I like the name of the horse "moments away", but i do hope that the old fleabag lasts longer than just moments. So with one of the major players in this little sport of the old flying away to the states this weekend i can kind of understand that these races are being put on as a farewell race. However it is now time for us to start moving forwad with the plans to start playing real sports. The first step will be to clear up the dung, level out the field and get the wicket to perfection. Wait and see next year we will be hosting some major international cricket matches. But as us cricketers are so kind hearted we have decided that we will allow some of the horses to stay at the stables and eat hay, but also allow the Animal Shelter to move in. So on top of a state of the art cricket venue we will have our own mini zoo.
    • wake (28/10/2011, 11:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      johnny you does crack me up...ha ha ...I will be going to ST.Thomas to see the races...thanks for this up-date vino...give me more jokes Johnny..ha ha he he
    • ox (28/10/2011, 12:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      johnny works for the NDP they got jokes...lol
      • bad boy (29/10/2011, 10:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        same thing i was thinking but hope the jokes ends on 8th November 2011
  • uP with the facts (28/10/2011, 10:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    vino we love your horse race coverage
  • weed (28/10/2011, 12:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    which are the horses from the L & B stables?
  • ------------------------- (28/10/2011, 14:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    vino how do you known tola horses will dominate? well saw.ayo pro bvi so dats good
  • Jack (28/10/2011, 23:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    any thing will be a good get away from the BVi as me so sick of the politics me cannot wait to go down for the races
  • reeha@gift ideas (29/10/2011, 01:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    looking forward for that race to see at Sunday. I am sure some new winners will come ahead of old ones.
  • go go (30/10/2011, 10:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    how come the boats aint running no special for these races...suckteeth
  • lawarance (31/10/2011, 05:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    bvi we aint do dat bad after all...second waz neva wah we wanted but ova & out!
  • water boy (31/10/2011, 10:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    look links for tola
  • OPEN YOUR EYES (01/11/2011, 15:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    tola you all must work on getting the st. croix horses to come over!


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