Young jump jockey found dead at leading racing yard – in third tragedy there in four years
A source said he was out the night before and 'seemed absolutely fine'
'GONE TOO SOON'
'GONE TOO SOON' Young jump jockey found dead at leading racing yard – in third tragedy there in four years
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A JUMP jockey has died at a leading racing yard — the third tragedy there in four years.
Billy Moffatt, who was in his early 20s, was found in his accommodation on Saturday.
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Tragically, Billy Moffatt, who was in his early 20s, was found dead in his accommodation on Saturday
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The alarm was raised after Billy did not show up for work at the stables run by Warren Greatrex, above, in Lambourn, Berkshire.
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A source said he was out the night before and 'seemed absolutely fine'.
The alarm was raised after he did not show up for work at the Warren Greatrex stables in Lambourn, Berkshire.
Trainer Warren said it was 'hugely upsetting' adding of Billy, originally from the North East: 'He was a great member of the team with a great sense of humour.'
Fellow jockey Jack Wilmot wrote: "Billy, words can't describe the way I'm feeling. I'm absolutely heartbroken, I'll love you forever mate and will always carry you with me whatever I do.
"Please, please, if you're struggling with something, please talk to someone.
"Love you mate. Gone far too soon."
It is understood Billy worked for Greatrex for around three years training the horses.
It is the third recent death there after Michael Pitt, 19, in July 2021, and David Thompson, 25, in February 2022.
A GoFundMe account has been set up for Billy by family member James Moffatt.
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Tragically, Billy Moffatt, who was in his early 20s, was found dead in his accommodation on Saturday
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