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Governor’s Cup champ Ghostinyou in feature clash of 'Race to the Poles' on STT

- 7-race card set for Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on Sunday, November 3, 2024
Another expected thrilling race featuring Tortola’s Ghostinyou is on the cards for the Race to the Poles set for Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on November 3, 2024. Photo: Facebook
Seven races are on the cards for the Race to the Poles set for Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on November 3, 2024. Photo: Facebook
Seven races are on the cards for the Race to the Poles set for Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on November 3, 2024. Photo: Facebook
Mr Lesmore Smith, right, seen here with USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, has entered two horses in the Race to the Poles event on St Thomas on November 3, 2024, including reigning Governor's Cup champion Ghostinyou. Photo: Facebook
Mr Lesmore Smith, right, seen here with USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, has entered two horses in the Race to the Poles event on St Thomas on November 3, 2024, including reigning Governor's Cup champion Ghostinyou. Photo: Facebook
The Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) will come alive with 7 horse races on November 3, 2024. Photo: Facebook
The Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) will come alive with 7 horse races on November 3, 2024. Photo: Facebook
ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI- Another expected thrilling race featuring Tortola’s Ghostinyou is on the cards for the Race to the Poles set for Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on November 3, 2024.

Ghostinyou, owned by Lesmore Smith, brought much pride to the Virgin Islands when it thrillingly won the feature race of the St Thomas Carnival Races, The Governor’s Cup, in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) on May 3, 2024.

3 champions! One Race!

This time Ghostinyou will come against horses such as Pure Speight, the 2024 Lt. Governor Cup champion from STX; and the undefeated sensation from St Thomas, Mauco's Choice in the Liberty Day Handicap, which will be an Open Mile race from 5:00 PM!

The race featuring three champions will be the main race of the day (Race 6) and for a whopping purse of $25,000.00.
Other horses entered in the feature race are Colbaloaf, and Smarten Up.

Risk vs Reward

Meanwhile, the Virgin Islands will also be represented by Risk vs Reward, which will compete in the final race of the day, Race 7, for a purse of $16,500.00.

The curtain dropper is billed as the Election Day Classic and will be run over a distance of 7 1/2 furlongs.

Risk vs Reward is also owned by Mr Lesmore Smith of Top Priority Racing Stables.

Other horses vying for the top prize will be My Candy Biz, Buckmaster, Modern Lane, Quincy Cafe, and Barrio San Jose.

The first race on Sunday will get underway at 1:30 PM.

Meanwhile, efforts to get a comment from champion horse owner Lesmore Smith were unsuccessful up to the time of publication.

See the official race card below:

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4 Responses to “Governor’s Cup champ Ghostinyou in feature clash of 'Race to the Poles' on STT”

  • fish (30/10/2024, 12:30) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    that's why we love you vino only you carry the real news
  • asking for a friend (30/10/2024, 12:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    How come no one talking about the bvi race tract anymore
    • .... (30/10/2024, 14:30) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      We meeting down there Saturday at 3pm ALL dirt bikes, atvs and buggies are invited for some dirt filled races...food and drinks on sale...$1 sour shots

      Mid race wheelie competion

      Spotless Bike washers onsite ($25 per bike)
  • we the people (30/10/2024, 19:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very good card but we need our track back


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