Fenton withdraws ban appeal

Philip Fenton has withdrawn an appeal against the severity of a three-year suspension from training imposed by the Turf Club.

Fenton was found guilty of possessing anabolic steroids and other banned substances at a district court hearing in October and learned the extent of his ban at a Turf Club hearing on November 22.

The Cheltenham Festival winning handler said he would contest the decision, but he has now withdrawn his appeal, which was due to be heard on Tuesday.