IT will be the end of a long winter for BHRC harness racing supporters on Sunday at Allensmore, where a pre-season qualifying and workout day has been arranged.

Local trainers and drivers will be given the opportunity from 2pm onwards to put their young horses through their paces behind the start car before the season begins at Amman Valley on Bank Holiday Monday, May 4 with the first formal meeting at Allensmore on Sunday, May 17.

Hereford & Borders HRC have opted to provide more fixtures rather than concentrate on one.

They have joined forces with Hereford Lions to run an important charity meeting on June 28, and have been sponsored by William Hill for races at their July 18 and August 16 fixtures at Allensmore.

Fixture lists can be obtained from WWHRA Chairman, Carol Jenkins on 01974 261343.