Horse racing trainer Bill Turner, Brocklesby Stakes specialist, dies aged 78 after fall

Won season-opener Brocklesby Stakes six timesDaughter Kathy announces his death at Chepstow racesThe trainer Bill Turner has died aged 78 after having a serious accidenton Monday. Turner, who was based in Sigwells in Somerset, was a former jockey and as a trainer became synonymous with the Brocklesby Stakes at Doncaster, having won the traditional first race of the Flat turf season six times.He had been in a serious condition in hospital after reportedly fracturing his skull in a fall and his daughter, Kathy, announced his death on Thursday afternoon. Speaking at Chepstow racecourse, she told Sky Sports Racing: “Dad passed away about an hour and a half ago. Continue reading...

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