Tipperary horse trainer Philip Fenton's three entries has been given the all clear for this year's Cheltenham festival.
The British Horseracing Authority has announced that they have found “no evidence” that any of The Carrick-on-Suir based trainer's entries have been administered any anabolic steroids following recent tests.
Today's announcement from the British Horseracing Authority follows a visit last week to Tipperary trainer Philip Fenton's yard outside Carrick-on-Suir.
The BHA made the move in a bid to quell public concern about the prospect of Mr Fenton's horses – including Betfred Gold Cup third favourite Last Instalment – running at jump racing's biggest festival next week while a drugs-related court case remains unresolved.
The 49 year old is charged with the alleged possession of banned medicines following an inspection of his yard in Carrick in January of 2012 by inspectors from the Department of Agriculture and Food.
In a statement released this afternoon, the BHA said its investigation involved gathering all available information, including the testing of the horses with Cheltenham entries, an interview with Philip Fenton, liaising with the Irish Turf Club, and analysis of the location and testing histories of the horses.
The BHA announced it has found “no evidence” any of the trainer's horses has been given performance-enhancing substances.
Fenton's three runners, Dunguib, Last Instalment and Value At Risk are all now expected to compete next week.
