Fenton appeals severity of disqualification

Published at Nov 25, 2014, 20:35

Philip Fenton
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Philip Fenton has lodged an appeal in relation to the severity of the three-year disqualification handed to the Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer by the Turf Club.

Fenton was called before officials on Saturday after being found guilty of possessing anabolic steroids and other banned substances at a district court hearing in Carrick-on-Suir last month.

His disqualification period from training horses is scheduled to begin from midnight on Friday, November 28.

On March 1 next year he is due to be disqualified entirely from any horseracing environment.

Turf Club spokesman Cliff Noone said: "He has lodged an appeal against the severity of the penalty. No date has been set for the appeal hearing. "

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