Evan Williams, a 55-year-old horse trainer known for winning the Welsh Grand National, has been sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting 72-year-old Martin Dandridge with a hockey stick on his property in Llancarfan, South Wales. The incident occurred in December 2024, resulting in Dandridge suffering serious injuries, including a fractured arm. Although Williams denied the charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, a jury found him guilty after 90 minutes of deliberation during a trial at Cardiff Crown Court in March. The judge, Recorder Angharad Price, described the attack as an appalling offense and highlighted that Williams had a choice to wait for police rather than confront Dandridge. The future of Williams' training business is now uncertain, as his barrister noted that his absence would jeopardize operations. Williams has been a successful trainer, establishing Evan Williams Racing in 2003 and achieving multiple Grade One victories, including the 2020 Welsh Grand National.