Horse Racing Returning On May 3 With Biggest Combined Purse of $115,000 in St. Thomas History

Calvert White, commissioner of the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation, announced the return of horse racing to St. Thomas on May 3 at the Clinton E. Phipps racetrack.

“The sport of horse racing has been a cornerstone of the Virgin Islands community, embodying our culture and tradition and serving as a gathering place for family, friends, and racing fans alike,” said Mr. White, speaking at the Government House weekly press briefing.

Six races are scheduled for the day, he revealed, including the Ashby Classing, a Mare and Filly race, one featuring native horses, as well as the much-anticipated Governor’s Cup. "I really am looking forward to giving out that trophy…on race day,” Governor Albert Bryan remarked.

Race day patrons will be able to park at the Bertha C. Boschulte School, the Nadir basketball court parking lot, and the Ezra Fredericks Park in Frydenhoj, with shuttles available for convenient transportation to the racetrack.