Steroid possession case against horse trainer deferred

The case against racehorse trainer Philip Fenton over the alleged possession of banned animal medicines has been put back again until May.

Mr Fenton, aged 49, of Garryduff, South Lodge, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, faces eight charges relating to the alleged possession of unlicensed animal remedies at his yard on January 18, 2012. The charges include the alleged possession of anabolic steroids.

Mr Fenton was present at Carrick-on-Suir District Court yesterday, which was the fourth time since December the case has been mentioned, but was not called on to speak.