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November 21st, 2009 |
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Actspectation Victorious in the Mother of all Races
by James J Gordon
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Actspectation escorted by adoring fans and handlers
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By the time the feature race between the tri-island champions was about to get on the way-Actspectation from British Virgin Islands,Hezacateye from St. Thomas and Hearts At Risk from St.Croix,possibly the largest crowd of racing fans were assembled to see history in the making.
The biggest question on most fans mind,will
Actspectation rise to the occasion and avenge the loss to Hezacateye on Sunday, August 31.
The largest assemblage of BVI horse racing
fans at Clinton E.Phipps Racetrack were here
to show their unwavering support and to take
the winning Trophy back to Tortola.
The atmosphere was emotionally charged. Big bucks and a lot of emotions were riding on the outcome of this race.
Eventhough this was a nine race card which fans enjoyed, when Actspectation was seen leaving the assembling area in fron of the stands, you coul hear a deep sigh and hearts
pounding including my own.Then came the announcement that the horse was going to have a loose shoe refitted.
The fans waited with baited breath . Only when the announcement came that the horses were returning to begin the race did the butterflies left my stomach and i presume that was the case with most fans.
By the time the horses were safely into the starting gate, all fans present were on their feet. With the announcement that they are off, the mood was electric.
Off down the backstretch they went and by the time they passed the announcers booth,Hezacateye was in the lead, actspectation was close behind and Hearts At Risk was close behind. Around the bend and into the backstretch they went.
By this time fans were so agitated and sreaming for their favourite,the decibel level was unbelieveable.
Down the backstreach and around the final bend they came. Actspectation, true to form had closed the Gap and began to take the lead. Hearts At Risk, also a come from behind horse had closed the gap and going after Actspectation. But that is a chapter for later history. Actspectation not only redeemed himself against Hezacateye ,but did a clean sweep and took the Cup.
Celebration rocked the stands and fans took to the grounds waving the BVI flag and chanting. This was a site no racing fan would have liked to miss.(Perhaps some Hezacateye fans who lost big bucks and suffered seriously bruised egos.
The Pictorials which will be displayed will
give some idea of the nature of the occasion
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Portrait Galley of Brandyvine Bay Restoration
The restoration of Brandyvine Bay Beach is a
very worthwhile project.
Mr. Burt Lettsome, Chief Conservation Officer and the Government deserves praise for undertaking this project.
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BVI Stamp CatalogueWins Vermeil Medal at Bangkok2003
The Specialised Stamp Catalogue of the British Virgin Islands 1787-2001, A Publication of the Millennium Project Committee - Government of the Virgin Islands (UK)in conjunction with the British Virgin Islands Philatelic Society has won a Vermeil(the closest rank to gold) at the World Stamp Exhibition Bangkok 2003 held at Impact Convention Center(Bangkok, Thailand) October 4-13.This Publication is a labour of love.
The BVI Review wish to extend hartiest congratulations to the Editor,Mr.Giorgio Migliavacca, The Milleninm Committee on receiving this well deserved accolade.
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Actspectation Victorious in the Mother of all Races
This day shall go down in BVI-USVI Horse Racing History. The day-4th October,2003- Actspectation came face to face with his enemies(Man and Beasts and perhaps demons too)and defeated them all.For fans...this was the thriller in the Virgins; for his enemies...deep wounds and heavy loss.
There will never be another day like this.
Redemption,yes!!! Sweet redemption for Letty and Bob Hodge despite the other events of the weekend.
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Actspectation seen here being assembled for the Mother of all Races -The Tri-island Championship
The three champions from Tortola, St. Thomas and St. Croix -Actspectation, Hezacateye and Harts At Risk respectively - being assembled
in front of the reviewing stands before the race.
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Actspectation being escorted back to the stable to have loose shoe refitted
After assembling in front of the stands to begin the race, it was discovered that a loose shoe needed replacing. hence, all three horses were returned to their respective stables .
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Pictoral of Action and Celebrations at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack Sunday,4th October.2003. 
More scenes captured by The BVI Review roving photographer.
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That's a Hard Act to Follow - in more ways than one
Actspectation Fans show their appreciation in words and deeds.
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The Day that Actspectation Made
The crowd at this race track was here see one race only - the feature race with Actspectation, Hezacateye and Hearts At Risk.
Any other race was icing on the cake
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Traffic light Commissioning Ceremony Portrait Gallery
His Excellency Governor Thomas Macan(2nd right-seated)looks on while gifts were distributed by A & B Electric Executive,Mr. Pedro Edwards.
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Minister of Communication and Works, Hon.Julian Fraser receiving gift at the Commissioning Ceremony for Traffic Lights System
Hon. Julian Fraser, Minister of Communication and works seen here receiving gift from Mr. Pedro Edwards of A & B Electrics- Bahamas, before making remarks during the inaugeral ceremony marking the use of Traffic Lights in the Virgin Islands (British).
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Traffic light Commissioning Ceremony Portrait Gallery
Chief Minister Hon. Ralph T.O'neal making remarks at the Traffic Lights Systems
commissioning Ceremony.
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Portrait Galley of Swearing In Ceremony for His Excellency Thomas T. Macan as Governor.
Dr.the Hon.Orlando Smith ,Leader of the Opposition, seen here delivering welcome address during Governor Macan's Swearing In Ceremony on Monday, 14th October,2002.
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