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Wales Online
06-05-2025
- Wales Online
Grand National horse trainer to stand trial over alleged attack at stables in Wales
Grand National horse trainer to stand trial over alleged attack at stables in Wales Evan Williams, 54, won the Welsh Grand National in 2020 and has had more than 1,200 career wins in total. He denies the charges against him Trainer Evan Williams has more than 1,200 career winners (Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE ) A top horse trainer will stand trial over an alleged attack during a bust-up at his countryside stables in the Vale of Glamorgan. Champion trainer Evan Williams, 54, has over 1,200 career winners, including victory in the 2020 Welsh Grand National, and has scooped more than £3million prize money during the past five years. Williams is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to his alleged victim Martin Dandridge after an incident at the stables on the outskirts of Cardiff last year. Cardiff Crown Court heard Williams was alleged to have "unlawfully and maliciously caused grievous bodily harm" to Mr Dandridge during the bust up on December 4 2024. Williams denied both causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing grievous bodily harm during the brief hearing. Prosecutor Byron Broadstock said those pleas were "not acceptable" and that the Crown was seeing a trial. Don't miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here . Leah Pollard appeared for Williams at the hearing. Article continues below Welsh trainer Evan Williams (Image: Rob Browne/WalesOnline ) The Recorder of Cardiff, Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke, set a trial date for March 3, 2026. Williams, of Fingerpost Farm, Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, was released on bail. Bail was given on condition that Williams must not contact Martin Dandridge. The successful horse trainer, who runs a popular horse training facility in the Vale of Glamorgan, 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. Article continues below His website reads: "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."
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Top Grand National horse trainer to stand trial after ‘attacking man during bust up at his countryside stables'
Trainer has more than 1,200 career winners STABLE 'ASSAULT' Top Grand National horse trainer to stand trial after 'attacking man during bust up at his countryside stables' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Evan Williams is accused of attacking a man at his stables Credit: Athena 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."
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- The Irish 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. 2 Evan Williams is accused of attacking a man at his stables Credit: Athena 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. Read more news 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. Most read in Horse Racing 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 Williams will stand trial next year Credit: PA
