Mildenhall legend returns to the saddle.
Mildenhall Fen Tigers record points scorer Robert Henry will make a return to track action at West Row on Sunday when he rides in the Handicap Best Pairs meeting.
Henry linked up with the club when it opened in 1975 as mechanic to Bob Coles. He decided to try his hand at racing and for 10 glorious seasons until injury brought a premature end to his career, Henry led by example as he amassed more than 300 points from his record 434 appearances.
Mildenhall Fen Tigers record points scorer Robert Henry will make a return to track action at West Row on Sunday when he rides in the Handicap Best Pairs meeting.
Henry linked up with the club when it opened in 1975 as mechanic to Bob Coles. He decided to try his hand at racing and for 10 glorious seasons until injury brought a premature end to his career, Henry led by example as he amassed more than 300 points from his record 434 appearances.
"This is no gimmick" stressed current general manager Graham Drury. "Robert wants to ride again and this is the perfect opportunity for him. He will partner Carl Baldwin and I'm sure it's going to be a special occasion for the supporters as much as Robert".
