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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Aspiring jockey Billy Moffatt's death marks third tragedy in four years at Warren Greatrex's Lambourn stables
Billy Moffatt/ GofundMe A sudden and heartbreaking loss Billy Moffatt , a stable groom in his early 20s, was found dead in his accommodation at the Warren Greatrex Stables in Uplands, Lambourn, Berkshire on Saturday, May 10. Moffatt, originally from the North East, had worked at the yard for nearly a year, helping train horses under the prominent trainer Warren Greatrex. The alarm was raised when Billy failed to report for work, prompting colleagues to check on him. A source told The Sun that Billy had been out the night before and 'seemed absolutely fine.' Trainer Warren Greatrex expressed his sorrow, stating: 'It's hugely upsetting. He was a great member of the team with a great sense of humour.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pernas e pés inchados: Prove isso para ajudar a drenar o fluído do edema aartedoherbalismo Undo Part of a tragic pattern Moffatt's death is the third in four years linked to the same stables. In July 2021, Michael Pitt, 19, was found dead at a petrol station after taking his own life. In February 2022, David Thompson, 25, was discovered dead after previously being reported missing. Reflecting on these past tragedies, Greatrex had said in 2022 after Thompson's passing: 'He didn't ride out but he loved his horses. We heard on Saturday morning that he had died and it was really hard to take, especially in the circumstances that we lost Michael Pitt last summer who was another person that was the life and soul of the yard and was a great part of the team.' Tributes pour in The racing community has responded with shock and grief. Close friend and jockey Jack Wilmot wrote on social media: '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.' Racing team SJD Racing also shared condolences in a public statement: 'So sad to hear of the passing of Billy Moffatt. Gone far too soon. We had the pleasure of helping him in his career as he wanted to learn to jump. Our thoughts are with his family. Please check in on your friends.' Family appeal for support A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help repatriate Billy's body and belongings from Berkshire to his family in the North East and assist with funeral costs. James Moffatt shared via the campaign: 'I've been asked to set up a GoFundMe to help get our boy and all his belongings back home to the North East and help towards his funeral. It's not something we would even think of doing as a family but his mam has asked rather than flowers, a small donation no matter how much would be greatly appreciated towards helping cover all the costs to get him home and buried. The target is just a number set, anything at all will help, thanks for reading.' As of now, more than £10,000 has been raised. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Aspiring jockey found dead at racing yard in third tragedy there in four years
Warren Greatrex's stables saw a third death in four years over the weekend as an aspiring young jockey and trainer Billy Moffatt was found dead in his accommodation in Berkshire An aspiring jockey has died at a leading racing yard — in the third tragedy at the stables in the last four years. Stable lad Billy Moffatt was found in his accommodation at the Warren Greatrex stables on Saturday. The alarm was raised when Billy, said to be in his early 20s, did not show up for work. The North East native worked for Greatrex training horses for around a year. It is the third death in recent years connected to the stable after staff members Michael Pitt, 19, was found dead at a petrol station after taking his life in July 2021, and David Thompson, 25, was reported missing before his body was tragically discovered in February 2022. Trainer Warren said Billy's passing was 'hugely upsetting' and said: 'He was a great member of the team with a great sense of humour.' Jockey Jack Wilmot said: "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." SJD racing said: "So sad to hear of the passing of Billy Moffatt. Gone far too soon We had the pleasure of helping him in his career as he wanted to learn to jump. Our thoughts are with his family. Please check in on your friends." More than £10,000 has been raised in a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs of seeing Billy return to the North East from Berkshire and the funeral. James Moffat said: "I've been asked to set up a go fund me to help get our boy and all his belongings back home to the North East and help towards his funeral. "It's not something we would even think of doing as a family but his mam has asked rather than flowers, a small donation no matter how much would be greatly appreciated towards helping cover all the costs to get him home and buried, the target is just a number set, anything at all will help, thanks for reading." Speaking in 2022, Greatrex reflected on the passing of Thompson, a keen Chelsea FC supporter, following Pitt. "He didn't ride out but he loved his horses," he said. "We heard on Saturday morning that he had died and it was really hard to take, especially in the circumstances that we lost Michael Pitt last summer who was another person that was the life and soul of the yard and was a great part of the team. "With neither lad you would ever imagine this would happen. There was no real signs. David's childhood had been a bit broken and he hit low at times but in the yard you would never see any signs of that. 'We are a big family here and to lose a member of the team is not easy to take. Everyone does get on well here from the top down but it has been very tough but we will get through it."
The Sun
13-05-2025
- The Sun
Young jump jockey found dead at leading racing yard – in third tragedy there in four years
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. 3 3 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. 3 You're Not Alone EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women. Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now. That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign. The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives. Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You're Not Alone. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: CALM, 0800 585 858 Heads Together, HUMEN Mind, 0300 123 3393 Papyrus, 0800 068 41 41 Samaritans, 116 123
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
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 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. 3 Tragically, Billy Moffatt, who was in his early 20s, was found dead in his accommodation on Saturday Credit: Facebook 3 The alarm was raised after Billy did not show up for work at the stables run by Warren Greatrex, above, in Lambourn, Berkshire. Credit: PA 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. 3 Tragically, Billy Moffatt, who was in his early 20s, was found dead in his accommodation on Saturday Credit: Facebook
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Young jump jockey found dead at leading racing yard – in third tragedy there in four years
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. 3 Tragically, Billy Moffatt, who was in his early 20s, was found dead in his accommodation on Saturday Credit: Facebook 3 The alarm was raised after Billy did not show up for work at the stables run by Warren Greatrex, above, in Lambourn, Berkshire. Credit: PA 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. READ MORE RACING NEWS "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 Most read in Horse Racing A GoFundMe account has been set up for Billy by family member James Moffatt. 3 Tragically, Billy Moffatt, who was in his early 20s, was found dead in his accommodation on Saturday Credit: Facebook You're Not Alone EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women. Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now. That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign. The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives. Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: CALM, Heads Together, HUMEN Mind, Papyrus, Samaritans,
