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Tom Weekes

Tom Weekes

Fenton receives boost ahead of TC hearing

Sun 9th Nov 2014, 13:58

Ange D'Or Javilex and Luke DempseyAnge D'Or Javilex and Luke Dempsey
© Photo Healy Racing

Embattled trainer Philip Fenton received a boost at Limerick today when his Ange D'Or Javilex landed the opening Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle.

Ridden by Luke Dempsey, the son of Puit D'Or jumped left at the final flight but stayed on well for a five lengths win over Nimdani

Fenton, who awaits a hearing with the Turf Club on November 22 following his conviction for possession of anabolic steroids, later stated “that was grand and he jumped well.

“We fancied him in three bumpers but came unstuck each time but was very good to win first time over hurdles today and looks a nice horse.”

By Thomas Weekes

About Tom Weekes
A lifelong racing fan, Tom began writing point to point reports in 2002 and has reported for irishracing.com since 2003, when he joined Irish Racing Services - since taken over by the Press Association. Has ridden a point to point winner and won the 2018 Irish Field Naps Table.