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Ghostinyou takes thrilling victory in Governor’s Cup @ STT Carnival Races

- records come-from-behind victory @ Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack
Tortola horse Ghostinyou crosses the finish line unchallenged in the feature race of the St Thomas Carnival Races in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) on May 3, 2024. Photo: YouTube
Ghostinyou, owned by Lesmore Smith, hung back for most of the race at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack but found more than a second gear to stun the loud St Thomas crowd and capture the top purse of $40,000.00 in its debut race in the 1 mile and 70 yards race. Photo: YouTube
Ghostinyou, owned by Lesmore Smith, hung back for most of the race at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack but found more than a second gear to stun the loud St Thomas crowd and capture the top purse of $40,000.00 in its debut race in the 1 mile and 70 yards race. Photo: YouTube
Ghostinyou won the Governor's Cup race in St Thomas by 7 lengths and in a time of 144.38. Photo: YouTube
Ghostinyou won the Governor's Cup race in St Thomas by 7 lengths and in a time of 144.38. Photo: YouTube
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- The [British] Virgin Islands flag is flying proudly in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, thanks to a spectacular come-from-behind victory by Tortola horse Ghostinyou in the feature race of the St Thomas Carnival Races in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) moments ago, May 3, 2024.

Ghostinyou, owned by Lesmore Smith, hung back for most of the race at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack but found more than a second gear to stun the loud St Thomas crowd and capture the top purse of $40,000.00 in its debut race in the 1 mile and 70 yards race.

It was Protector; however, who took the early lead and led by 4 lengths at the halfway mark in an unofficial time of 44.2.

Protector maintained a solid lead, with Dixieland Union, Zaga, and Malibu Mandate in tow and then Ghostinyou and Thulean bringing up the rear.

Ghostinyou stuns the competition

Ghostingyou then made its move while exiting the back stretch and then sensationally took the lead at the top of the turn.

It was then plenty of daylight behind Ghostingyou and the other horses as they headed for the finish. Ghostinyou won by 7 lengths and in a time of 144.38.

Protector was second and Malibu Mandate third, followed by Zaga and Dixieland Union. Thulean did not finish the race after falling behind early.

Among those in the winner’s circle were USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5).

More details to follow.

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21 Responses to “Ghostinyou takes thrilling victory in Governor’s Cup @ STT Carnival Races”

  • ... (03/05/2024, 18:15) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice mon
  • Xxx (03/05/2024, 18:51) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a big one for the bvi
  • rattie (03/05/2024, 18:55) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thanks for the vedio vino
  • Winning costume (03/05/2024, 19:04) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Design by KymAsia.
  • the rock (03/05/2024, 19:12) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big big win Congrats Lesmore and Crew!
  • skuntington (03/05/2024, 19:20) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    that hass flying high on coca
  • mr (03/05/2024, 19:51) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Damn....that horse fast man!!!
  • workers (03/05/2024, 22:00) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    Hopefully some of this purse money goes to towards assisting to pay his employees
  • guy hill (03/05/2024, 23:30) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    That time should be a new track record. Good show.
  • rock man (03/05/2024, 23:57) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
    That horse cost 3 times the price of our horse so wha ayo expect?
  • Quietly Watching (04/05/2024, 01:41) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Awesome. Congratulations, Lesmore.
  • herbs power (04/05/2024, 01:43) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Them win we in basketball for $5,000 but we kill them in horse race for $40,000.
  • Micah (04/05/2024, 05:36) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    What t apace. I like the comradarie between the islands. Reminds me of the days of Aspecation. Now when are we going to get our track. It's a shame we have to wait so long. Just l look for another location and forget about that family and their drama. Tortolians deserve better than that.
  • facilities (04/05/2024, 06:41) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big up urself Mr Smith. U brought home that Bag. ???? real Animal he is
  • Sport lover (04/05/2024, 07:47) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lesmore knows how to choose them. Congrats buddy. Dies he have to leave him in stt since we have no track? Those guys will F him up!!! I hope he can protect his horses. I miss mileage and Bob! We need to find their killer and hang him or put him before a firing squad.
  • ???????? (04/05/2024, 07:57) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    That Jockey took a hell of a chance staying so far back until the home stretch. How he knew the horse had the stamina and speed? Happy lesmore won it. He is willing to keep the sport alive in the BVI but I wonder who else is willing and able. We lost two stalwarts in the sport to ignorant gun violence.
  • Future - (04/05/2024, 09:14) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    "Sensational!"
  • BIG DEAL (04/05/2024, 09:20) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
    Is the horse belongs to a BVILANDER ? , if not who cares , we are more interested in our own business , - ( LIKE OUR
    INFRASTRUCTURE ) you can go down and enjoy the event with you wig and bunny outfit ???? bye bye , and a lot if folks will be relived if you stay down there
  • Uh huh (04/05/2024, 09:59) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look how fast we goin geh ah track now.
  • asking for a friend (04/05/2024, 17:52) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    What about Ellis Thomas Downs


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