A veteran horse racing trainer is in critical condition at a hospital after being knocked over by a horse at his stable in Dorset. Bill Turner, who turned 78 on Sunday, sustained a severe head injury in the incident and was quickly taken to the hospital, where it was revealed that he had suffered a fractured skull.
According to Sky Sports Racing presenter Matt Chapman, Turner’s family, including his wife Tracy and daughter Kathy who assist in managing the stable, are facing a difficult decision regarding whether to continue life support for Turner, who is currently on a ventilator.
Chapman urged the racing community to keep Turner in their thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. Turner, known for his success in training horses, has achieved notable victories, including six wins in the Brocklesby Stakes at Doncaster since 1996.
Having sent out 29 winners and earned nearly £100,000 in prize money in one of his most successful years, Turner’s stable has a history of accomplishments. He also made a profitable sale of one of his horses, Mick’s Yer Man, to Hong Kong, where the horse was renamed Always Win.
Turner’s training expertise spans both flat and jump horses, with records of success dating back to 1988. The stable’s upcoming race features Red Snapper in a five-furlong nursery event at Chepstow on Thursday afternoon.