Younger steady groom discovered lifeless at main racing yard – in third tragedy there in 4 years
A steady groom has died at a number one racing yard — the third tragedy there in 4 years.
Billy Moffatt, who was in his early 20s, was present in his lodging on Saturday.
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A supply stated he was out the evening earlier than and “appeared completely positive”.
The alarm was raised after he didn’t present up for work on the Warren Greatrex stables in Lambourn, Berkshire.
Coach Warren stated it was “massively upsetting” including of Billy, initially from the North East: “He was a terrific member of the group with a terrific sense of humour.”
Jockey pal Jack Wilmot wrote: “Billy, phrases can’t describe the way in which I’m feeling. I’m completely heartbroken, I’ll love you eternally mate and can at all times carry you with me no matter I do.
“Please, please, when you’re scuffling with one thing, please discuss to somebody.
“Love you mate. Gone far too quickly.”
Billy labored for Greatrex for round a 12 months serving to prepare the horses.
It’s the third current demise there after Michael Pitt, 19, in July 2021, and David Thompson, 25, in February 2022.
A GoFundMe account has been arrange for Billy by member of the family James Moffatt.
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