Trainer 'Shark' Hanlon loses licence for 10 months over transport of dead horse

The committee noted that Hanlon 'was grossly negligent in the supervision of the transport of the horse carcass on the day in question'.

Trainer John “Shark” Hanlon. Pic: Morgan Treacy

Trainer John Joseph 'Shark' Hanlon has been given a 10-month training ban and fined €2,000 for damaging "the good reputation of racing" by the referrals committee of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board.

The final five months of the ban have been suspended, providing Hanlon - trainer of 2023 King George VI Chase winner Hewick - abides by several rules in relation to his loss of licence.