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Turf Club date for Fenton

Philip FentonPhilip Fenton
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Philip Fenton is set to appear before the Turf Club at a hearing on Saturday morning.

Fenton was found guilty of possessing anabolic steroids and other banned substances last month after a box full of animal remedies was found at his yard during a visit by the Department of Agriculture in January 2012.

The trainer was fined 6,000 euros as well as being ordered to pay a further 4,200 euros in costs following a hearing at Carrick-on-Suir District Court, but the Irish racing authority will now consider what action it will take.

Denis Egan, chief executive of the Turf Club, told the Telegraph: "We're scheduled to go next Saturday, November 22, at 10.30. This is the referral as a result of the verdict in the district court at Carrick-on-Suir.

"We spoke to him a couple of times a fortnight ago, and he will come in for this. The committee will then decide whatever penalties are applicable."