National court archive · 2026-03-19
South African horse owner to pay John Magnier's stud for care of mares
At a glance
- Crime
- Not stated
- People
- Nigel Riley, David Stack, Mr Justice Peter Charleton, John Magnier, William Mackesy, Edward FitzPatrick
- Locations
- South Africa, Ireland
- Court
- High Court
- Outcome
- €148K to Coolagown and €70K to Coolmore
Summary
The High Court ordered South African horse owner Nigel Riley to pay €218,000 to Coolagown Bloodstock and Coolmore for mare care and stud fees. The awards followed findings that David Stack acted as Riley's agent and that an underlying care agreement existed; Riley indicated he intends to appeal.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie