A veteran horse racing trainer is in critical condition at a hospital following an accident involving a horse at his stable in Dorset. Bill Turner, who celebrated his 78th birthday recently, sustained a severe head injury during the incident. Medical professionals discovered that he had a fractured skull and he was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.
Sky Sports Racing presenter, Matt Chapman, shared that he had spoken with Turner’s family, who assist in managing the stable located on the border of Dorset and Somerset. Chapman reported that Turner fell and suffered a skull fracture, and currently, he is hospitalized and on a ventilator. The family faces a difficult decision within the next 24 to 48 hours regarding the ventilator’s continuation.
Chapman requested the racing community to keep Turner in their thoughts and prayers during this challenging time. Turner, who oversees 12 horses and holds a license with the British Horseracing Authority, has a notable track record. Over the years, he has trained multiple winners, including triumphs at the prestigious Brocklesby Stakes at Doncaster.
Notably, Turner’s stable had a successful period with 29 victories and substantial prize money in a single year. Additionally, he 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 expertise extends to training both flat and jump horses, with a history of success dating back to 1988.
Looking ahead, the stable’s next race entry is expected to be Red Snapper in a five-furlong nursery event at Chepstow on Thursday afternoon.
