October 16, 2025 
Mr. Hugo Hodge Jr. 
Chairman 
U.S.V.I. Horseracing Commission 
8201 Subbase, Suite 206  
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 
Re: Invitation to Testify – Oversight Hearing on Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack and the Horse Racing 
Initiative Fund 
Dear Mr. Hodge Jr., 
As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify 
during an upcoming oversight hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Frits 
E. Lawaetz Legislative Chamber on St. Croix. 
This hearing will assess the operational and regulatory status of the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack, as well as the 
fiscal transparency and equity of the Horse Racing Initiative Fund. As Chairman of the U.S.V.I. Horseracing 
Commission, your participation is critical to informing the Legislature and the public on the following: 
• 
The Commission’s oversight responsibilities and role in ensuring regulatory compliance and safety 
protocols; 
• 
Updates on recent and forthcoming races, permitting activities, and inter-agency coordination; 
• 
The Commission’s relationship with licensed racing operators and local horsemen; 
• 
Opportunities for improved oversight, resource equity, and public confidence in horseracing 
governance. 
We kindly request that you submit your written testimony and any supporting documentation by no later than 
Monday, November 17, 2025, to ensure timely distribution to committee members and facilitate the hearing 
schedule. 
Thank you for your continued service and commitment to horseracing in the Virgin Islands. Should you need 
further information or have questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office. I look forward to your 
participation in this important discussion. 
Respectfully, 
 
 
The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. 
Chair, Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, and Parks 
Senator At Large, 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
 
Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
 
P.O. BOX 1690 
 
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 00802 
 
(340) 693-3571 
 
CHAIRMAN 
Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports & Parks 
 
VICE-CHAIRMAN 
Committee on Economic Development & Agriculture 
 
MEMBER 
Committee of the Whole 
Committee on Rules & Judiciary 
Committee on Homeland Security, Justice & Public Safety 
Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning 
Sub-Committee on Energy & Infrastructure Development 
The Honorable 
Angel Bolques, Jr. 
Senator-At-Large 
 36th Legislature of  the Virgin Islands