The aspiring jockey Billy Moffatt's death has been the third tragedy in Warren GreaTrex's Lambourn Stables for four years International sports news

A sudden and heartbreaking loss

Billy MoffattA stable groom in early 20, was dead in his accommodation in the Warren GreaTrex stables In Hochlands, Lambourn, Berkshire on Saturday, May 10th, Moffatt, originally from the northeast, was worked in the farm for almost a year and helped the training of horses under the prominent coach Warren GreaTrex.The alarm was triggered when Billy did not report for the work, which asked colleagues to look after him. A source told the sun that Billy was traveling the night before and “was absolutely fine”.trainer Warren GreaTrex expressed his grief and explained: “It is very annoying. He was a great member of the team with a great sense of humor.”

Part of a tragic pattern

Moffatt's death is the third in four years, which is connected to the same stables. In July 2021, the 19 -year -old Michael Pitt was found dead at a petrol station after taking his own life. In February 2022, 25 -year -old David Thompson was discovered dead after he had previously been reported as missing.After Thompson's death, GreaTrex had thought about these earlier tragedies: “He didn't go out, but he loved his horses. We heard on Saturday morning that he had died, and it was really difficult to take, especially under the circumstances that we lost Michael Pitt last summer who was another person who was the life and soul of the courtyard and a large part of the team.”

Tribute pour in

The racing community reacted with shock and grief.Dear friend and jockey Jack Wilmot wrote on social media:“Billy, words cannot describe how I feel. I am absolutely with a broken heart, I will love you forever, buddy and will always take you with me.Please, please, if you have to fight with something, please speak to someone.I love you buddy. Far too early. “Racing team SJD racing Also shared condolences in a public explanation:“So sad to hear from Billy Moffatt's death. We went much too early. We had the pleasure of helping him in his career to jump. Our thoughts are with his family. Please check your friends.”

Family complaint for support

A Gofundme campaign was launched to repatriate Billy's body and things from Berkshire to his family in the northeast and to support the funeral costs. James Moffatt divided the campaign shared:“I was asked to set up a gofundme to bring our boy and all his belongings to the northeast and to help his funeral.We would not even imagine as a family, but his mom asked more than flowers, a small donation, no matter how much it is highly valued, to cover all costs to bring it home and bury it.The goal is only a number that helps everything at all, thanks for reading. “From now on more than £ 10,000 have been collected.