Nolan is fined €5,000 for misleading Fairyhouse stewards

TRAINER Paul Nolan was yesterday fined €5,000 by the Turf Club Referrals Committee.

The Committee met to investigate evidence given by Nolan to the Acting Stewards at Fairyhouse on 18th June in relation to the withdrawal of a number of his horses.

Eugene Gleeson S.C., instructed by Colm Hickey of Frank Ward & Co., who appeared on behalf of Paul Nolan, admitted that his client had mislead the Acting Stewards at Fairyhouse on 18th June.