Appeals Body ‘cannot ignore’ very serious consequences of Charles Byrnes’ actions

Key areas and conclusions of the Appeals body decision in the bizarre Viking Hoard case.

Trainer Charles Byrnes has had his licence suspended for the period of six months as well as a fine of €1,000 plus legal costs. Picture: Healy Racing

Trainer Charles Byrnes has failed to have the six-month licence suspension of his licence overturned.

The ban was handed down by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board last month after his runner, Viking Hoard, failed a drugs test post-race at Tramore in October 2018.