Southland Gaming Aims to Bring Carnival Vibes to Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack as Temporary Promoter; November Races Announced

ST. THOMAS — A meeting of the St. Thomas/St. John Horse Racing Commission resulted in the selection of Southland Gaming as a temporary promoter for the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St. Thomas. Officials also announced the first Sunday in November as the next race day.  “We have determined the next race day will be November 3, and we’re very excited about that,” said Shaine Gaspard, Southland Gaming’s chief operating officer. “We’re also looking for another race day in December.” Southland Gaming representative David Edmonds also provided commissioners with an update on construction progress at the track. The buildings that had been conditionally certified for use for the May races – grandstand, jockey locker room, and others – have now received final certificates of occupancy. Other key buildings, including the pony barn and equipment storage building, have been approved by permitting agencies. “As of today, we are essentially 80% complete with the entire project, which is well un...