An announcement made Wednesday sent shockwaves throughout the harness racing industry in the United Kingdom as one of that country's main tracks stated it would not be applying for live race dates in 2016.
"It is with immense regret that the BHRC post that York Harness Raceway proprietor, Mick Welling, has decided to withdraw all 2016 fixture dates for racing at York," the British Harness Racing Club posted in a statement on its website. "The BHRC appreciate entirely all the determination, hard work and funding Mr Welling has injected into York Harness Raceway and also the extent of what has been achieved there in promoting the racing and the sport. The loss of which is a colossal blow to the BHRC and Harness Racing.
"Should Mr Welling have a change of heart at any time in the future, the BHRC will be poised and available to offer assistance in any form to aid Harness Racing at York."
Welling's letter to the BHRC is below.
Wow.... almost 5 days an NO
Wow.... almost 5 days an NO ONE has commented on the 2nd paragraph..... Looks like all he needed was some help... Very damning against the "Harness Racing Fraternity"..... Hopefully the same can't be said about Canadian Racing....