Grade One-winning trainer Evan Williams has denied assaulting a man.
Williams pleaded not guilty to two charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and inflicting grievous bodily harm to Martin Dandridge on December 4 last year in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan.
Williams, 54, of Llancarfan, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and enter his pleas during a brief hearing at Cardiff Crown Court.
Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke, the Recorder of Cardiff, fixed a trial date for March 3 next year.
Williams was released on conditional bail until his trial.
Byron Broadstock appeared on behalf of the prosecution, while Leah Pollard represented the defendant.
