Fenton enjoys a welcome change of fortune as Real Steel fells favourite

Philip Fenton enjoyed a welcome change of fortune at Naas yesterday as Real Steel claimed Grade Two honours in the Paddy Power Shops Better Value Novice Hurdle.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014 - 00:00

Fenton has been in the headlines in recent days after being charged with possessing unlicensed substances, including anabolic steroids, following a visit to his yard by the Department of Agriculture in January 2012, with a court case adjourned until next month.

The Gigginstown House Stud-owned Real Steel was a 7-1 shot for what looked a competitive event and knuckled down well to beat Willie Mullins’ 13-8 favourite Vicky De L’Oasis by three and a quarter lengths. Minella Foru made late headway to grab third.

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