Top horse trainer faces charges for banned substance

The trainer of Ireland’s leading Cheltenham Gold Cup candidate, Last Instalment, is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday charged with the possession of banned substances.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2014 - 00:00
Pat Keane

The Department of Agriculture brought the case, following an inspection of Philip Fenton’s yard in January 2012.

A statement said: “The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine confirms that a hearing is scheduled for Carrick-on-Suir District Court on Thursday, February 20.

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Courtshorse racingPhilip FentonDrugsPlace: IrelandPlace: GarryduffPlace: South LodgePlace: CarrickPlace: BritainPlace: ThurlesPlace: LeopardstownPlace: CotswoldsPerson: Philip FentonPerson: FentonPerson: Denis EganPerson: Mahmood Al ZarooniPerson: Sheikh MohammedPerson: Gerard ButlerPerson: Cue CardPerson: Bobs WorthPerson: Silviniaco ContiPerson: Michael O’LearyEvent: Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: Hennessy Gold CupOrganisation: Department of AgricultureOrganisation: Department of Agriculture, Food and the MarineOrganisation: Carrick-on-Suir District CourtOrganisation: Turf ClubOrganisation: British Horseracing AuthorityOrganisation: DunguibOrganisation: Gigginstown House StudOrganisation: CheltenhamOrganisation: The Tullow Tank
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