Rodney A. Simmonds wins VI Horse Owners Association car raffle
Moments after the pumped atmosphere at Ellis Thomas Downs at the Annual Boxing Day races on December 26, 2016, that saw Tortola's Honors sweeping the Feature Race in 1.31 and 3.5th in the 7 furlong course, the golden trophy and the $10, 000 purse; Simmonds was declared winner of the Virgin Islands Horse Owners Association car raffle.
Good feeling
“I don’t even know, it is a good feeling. I’m accustomed to nice cars, but it’s a good feeling that you play and you win,” said Simmonds, who is the owner of Manuel Reef Marina in Sea Cows Bay and CR’s Car Rental.
Over $2 k spent on tickets
According to Simmonds, the car is his first win and he has been playing hard.
“I bought tickets all the time, I think I spent roughly about $2,000 on tickets. That was just my luck man I playing these all the time, it’s the first I ever win anything,” he added.
When questioned on his intentions for his prize, he disclosed that he intends to sell it but would do so at a discounted price.
The happy winner is encouraging others to follow his lead and buy as many tickets as possible to up their chances at winning.
Other Winners
The other winners were Melvin Ryhmer of Cane Garden Bay who won a sound system and Kenley Williams of Spooner’s Estate, winner of a 65” flat screen television. The two were not present.
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