April was a horrible month for horse racing fans in the territory, as the Sport of Kings suffered a tremendous blow with a recent District Court ruling. The District Court ruled that Southland Gambling has a legally binding contract with the Government of the Virgin Islands through the V.I. Lottery, and that the law passed in December 2016 which allowed for the contract between VIGL and the Government of the Virgin Islands was unconstitutional. My interest in this matter lies solely with Virgin Islanders involved in the horse racing industry - the jockeys, the groomers, the trainers, the horse owners, and the horse racing enthusiasts. The ruling that was handed down places the industry in jeopardy. The unknown is clear and present. What can and what should we be doing to ensure that live horse racing returns to the territory? There are 3…