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Trainer Evan Williams Sentenced to Three Years for Assault

4/14/2026

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Evan Williams, a Welsh Grand National-winning trainer, was sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting dog walker Martin Dandridge on his property in Llancarfan, south Wales.
The assault occurred in December 2024 when Williams struck Dandridge, 72, with a hockey stick.
A jury convicted Williams after a trial in March 2026.
His wife has taken over his training business, leaving Williams's racing future uncertain.

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Evan Williams, a Welsh Grand National-winning trainer, was sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting dog walker Martin Dandridge on his property in Llancarfan, south Wales.
The assault occurred in December 2024 when Williams struck Dandridge, 72, with a hockey stick.
A jury convicted Williams after a trial in March 2026.
His wife has taken over his training business, leaving Williams's racing future uncertain.