Tullow Tank to miss Festival due to ‘uncertainty’ over Fenton case

The Tullow Tank will not run at the Cheltenham Festival due to the “uncertainty” surrounding trainer Philip Fenton’s ongoing case for alleged possession of anabolic steroids, said his owner Barry Connell.

Although the Fenton case was adjourned until March 20 – nine days after the Festival is due to begin – following a brief hearing at Carrick-on-Suir District Court yesterday, plans for the two-times Grade One winner are on hold until the issue has been resolved.

The Fenton-trained Volvalien, a possible candidate for the Cheltenham Champion Bumper, also runs in Connell’s silks, but he, too, will be kept out of the firing line.