State to call eight witnesses in Fenton horse doping case

A full day has been set aside to hear the case against racehorse trainer Philip Fenton, who is alleged to have had possession of unlicensed animal medicines, including anabolic steroids, in his yard.

Eight charges against Philip Fenton, of Garryduff, South Lodge, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, have been brought by the Department of Agriculture and Food and the case was mentioned in court for the eighth time yesterday in Carrick.

Judge Terence Finn accepted jurisdiction in the matter, which means the hearing will take place in the district court rather than moving to a higher court.