SportHorse racingGrand NationalVenetia Williams, a 66-year-old trainer who triumphed at Aintree in 2009 with 100-1 winner Mon Mome, admitted travelling at 58mph in a 50mph zone on the M4 motorway18:04, 01 Jun 2026Grand National-winning trainer Venetia Williams has been spared a driving ban after she was caught speeding on a motorway.‌The 66-year-old is the most successful female jumps trainer in British history. She won the Grand National in 2009 with 100-1 winner Mon Mome, trained Teeton Mill to win the Hennessy Gold Cup and King George VI Chase in 1998 and has trained the winners of eight Cheltenham Festival races.‌On August 23 last year Williams was recorded speeding at 58mph in a 50mph zone on the M4 westbound in Newport between Junction 23a and Junction 24 of the A449 slip road.‌She pleaded guilty when the offence was dealt with by Cwmbran Magistrates. The trainer was facing a potential totting-up disqualification having reached 12 or more penalty points within a three-year period, according to a report in the South Wales Argus.Article continues belowMagistrates were told a driving ban would affect the 24 staff she employs at her stables near Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire with a disqualification meaning Williams “will not have a job and she’s unable to use public transport”.After considering her mitigation, Williams was ordered to pay £757, comprising a fine of £448, surcharge of £179 surcharge and £130 costs. She also received three penalty points.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Venetia WilliamsKing George VIGrand NationalCheltenham FestivalPublic transportDriving banSpeedingFestivals