Nov. 28, 2008 — The horses will be off and running at the Randall “Doc” James racetrack on Sunday for the annual Thanksgiving Day races with nine highly competitive races on the card.
Once again, Carse will put his undefeated record in the Virgin Islands on the line against three hopefuls in the one mile Turkey Ball Handicap for a purse of $4,300. Carse, who will be carrying a top weight of 121, will be challenged by a newcomer to the Virgin Islands representing St. Thomas, Charlie Echo (115).
Charlie Echo will be the latest to join a long list of challengers who have been trying to end Carse’s win streak, now at seven in a row. The streaking Carse has been sitting just off the pace in his latest races before pouncing and destroying his opponents.
Eltish Emerald (117) on his debut ran second to Carse in his first race on St. Croix last race day. He will be trying for the upset in his second start on the big island. Rounding out the field will be the late running Gallego (116), who will be charging down the stretch trying to run down the front runners.
The biggest race on Sunday’s card, purse-wise, will be the five furlongs, $5,000 Wadada Open, which will feature six thoroughbreds all vying for the crown of best sprinter in the Territory.
Marfin Express (116), Idol Worship (119), Black Jack Bob (115), Dixie Find (117), and Miners Bids (119) will represent St. Croix against the lone entry from St. Thomas in Chelsey Gallop (119). Dixie Find, Miners Bids and Chelsey Gallop will all be making their Virgin Islands debut so the word is still out on them. Marfin Express and Idol Worship are known speedsters and Black Jack Bob has shown early speed in past races.
The rest of the day’s card:
Race 1 Class N-8 5 F $3200
1. A’WI 116
2. Them Ah Talk 112
3. Sniper 116
4. True Confession 112
5. running Rebel (debut) 114 ?
Race 2 Class I-5 & I-6 7 F $3800
1. P.R. General 116
2. Slew Alex 114
3. Halos Horn 115
4. Tulsa Boy 116
5. Pintaylor 117
6. Sarazen Blade 116
7. My Dream Team 117
8. Russian Way 117
Race 3 Open M & F 1 M $3700
1. She’s Got The Helm 118
2. Bright moonlight (debut) 120
3. Honor the Queen 114
4. Get Ready Now 115
5. Amazing Cat 115
6. Look Up Look Up 115
7. Eltish Mota 120
Race 4 Class I-4 & I-5 1 1/8 M $4000 ?1. Mi Jesuse 117
2. Rio Cautio (STT) 114
3. Puerto Rican Emblem 117
4. All The King Gems 114
5. Goof Sims (STT) (Debut) 117
6. Guiltless 115
7. Knights Court (STT) 115
Race 5 Class I-1 & I-2 $4000
1. Green Sand 118
2. Formerly Cat 117
3. Zirito 116
4. Shattuck (debut) 116
5. Big Thunder Reflec 114
Race 6 Native Classic 1M $5000
1. Prince Crystal 113
2. Bottom Belly 111
3. Fantastic Four 119
4. King David 118
5. Fightforyourrights 116
Race 9 N-5 7 F $2500
1. Tristich 114
2. Fantasia 114
3. Emerald Star 114
4. Heavenly Brass 116
5. Papa Birin
