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.

Top horse trainer faces charges for banned substance
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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