Denise Foster (right) pictured with her daughter Jessie © Photo Healy Racing
Denise Foster will take over the reins at Gordon Elliott’s yard next week following the Grand National-winning trainer’s suspension.
Elliott was on Friday banned for 12 months, with the last six months suspended, following an Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board referrals hearing into the image posted on social media last weekend of the trainer sitting on a dead horse.
Foster, widely known as "Sneezy" in Irish racing circles, is a vastly experienced horsewoman who has trained since 1998 when she took over from her husband, David Foster - a three time Olympian - following his death in a riding accident.
She will move her existing string from Enfield, Co Meath to Cullentra (about 8km away) for the duration. The entries will be made by Sneezy and she will be responsible for all operations.
She said, “I am honoured to take over from Gordon and realise he is a hard act to follow. I am delighted by the contacts I have had with the owners and staff to date. The is a great responsibility but I could not ask for a better set up. I will take charge from Monday.”
