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Leader Live
06-05-2025
- Leader Live
Trainer Evan Williams denies assaulting man
Williams pleaded not guilty to two charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and inflicting grievous bodily harm to Martin Dandridge on December 4 last year in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan. Williams, 54, of Llancarfan, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and enter his pleas during a brief hearing at Cardiff Crown Court. Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke, the Recorder of Cardiff, fixed a trial date for March 3 next year. Williams was released on conditional bail until his trial. Byron Broadstock appeared on behalf of the prosecution, while Leah Pollard represented the defendant. Williams is a multiple Grade One-winning trainer, with his most recent success at the highest level coming in the 2020 Christmas Hurdle via Silver Streak. He also trained State Of Play to be placed in three Grand Nationals and came second in the Aintree highlight with Cappa Bleu in 2013.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- The Sun
Top Grand National horse trainer to stand trial after ‘attacking man during bust up at his countryside stables'
A TOP Grand National horse trainer is due to stand trial accused of attacking a man in his countryside stables. Evan Williams, 54, allegedly assaulted Martin Dandridge during a bust-up in the Vale of Glamorgan last December. The trainer, who has over 1,200 career winners, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court today. He pleaded not guilty to two charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and inflicting grievous bodily harm. Williams is accused of "unlawfully and maliciously causing grievous bodily harm" to Mr Dandridge. His lawyers said they accept that Mr Dandridge had fallen, but dispute the injuries were caused that night. The Recorder of Cardiff, Tracey Lloyd-Clarke, set a trial date for March 3 next year. Williams was released on bail under the condition he does not contact the alleged victim. The successful horse trainer won the Welsh Grand National in 2020 with The Secret Reprieve. He also had horses placed in five consecutive Grand Nationals between 2009 and 2013. Williams, who has scooped more than £3million in prize money over the past five years, runs a training facility at his home. His website says: "Here at Evan Williams Racing based in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan you and your horse will benefit from excellent training facilities as well as a friendly and dedicated team that season after season supply a steady flow of winners at all levels. " We pride ourselves on running a highly professional operation where all our horses and owners are very well looked after." 2
BBC News
06-05-2025
- BBC News
Grand National horse trainer Evan Williams denies assaulting man
Grand National horse trainer denies assaulting man A Grand National horse trainer has denied seriously assaulting a man. Richard Evan Rhys Williams pleaded not guilty to two charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and inflicting grievous bodily harm to Martin Dandridge on 4 December last year in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan. Mr Williams, 54 and known as Evan, of Llancarfan, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and enter his pleas during a brief hearing at Cardiff Crown Court. He was released on conditional bail until his trial on 3 March 2026.
