William ‘Bill’ Young Passes

Published: July 30, 2015 02:55 pm EDT

Trot Insider has learned that longtime British Columbia Standardbred horseman William ‘Bill’ Young has passed away at the age of 88.

There are few specific details regarding Young’s passing at this time, but as a February 2014 report explained, the veteran west coast horseman had been fighting a serious illness and had taken up-and-coming horseman Michael Munoz under his wing before the pupil relocated to Ontario.

Young’s wife and partner in the business, Marian Young, passed away in the spring of 2011.

Harness Racing B.C. Executive Director Carla Robin has commented on Young’s passing.

“He was an incredible horseman and longtime supporter of our sport,” Robin said. “I enjoyed spending time with him in my short time here and enjoyed stories with him about our horse industry.”

Robin told Trot Insider that HRBC is waiting to hear the details surrounding a Celebration of Life. She also indicated that it is expected that an event will also be held in the backstretch in September.

Trot Insider will update this notice with further information when it is received.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Bill Young.

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