Wouldn't underestimate Maurice Reagan, he was mixing it up with Companies like Structure Tone thirty years ago. Self made, in one of the most competitive markets in the US. A sizable NY expat community would see Magnier as the underdog. If the Irish media did more to celebrate Irish abroad, it would be less in dark when they do return home.

At least they have Irish in them.

Just two men with money to match their egos

That clock time never advanced…

In the great Irish business tradession,,, be blunt and argumentive 24,7 and twice on Sunday

Two bulls in the same field are guaranteed to FIGHT.
Magnier has all the HALLMARKS OF THE LANDLORDS OF OLD   -- how dare a mere pleb   (   Regan)  query his  lordship  master of the known universe..??

The sale of Barne Estate was very badly handled from the get go, it was the jewel in the crown of South Tipp farms and Estates. It could have gone to public auction like Annesgift previously when Reagan and Magnier fought it out and Magnier won that one. The man in Castletown outside Carrick on Suir is the new kid on the block now, apparently he is wealthier than the two boys combined.

Anti Competition Conduct, It's Rife everywhere. If Magnier believed he had a deal why didn't the seller and buyer sign a contract immediately. Handshakes are no longer in Vogue, Greed is the name of the game - Unfortunately.

I’m surprised Regan is dependent on an independent veterinary service ? His breeding
Operation is vast. He also has a substantial number
Of horses In training. I’m sure it would cost
Effective to employ a full time Vet and Lab ?

It was on a par with the Rooney Varley rubbish.

What did the digital file and phone calls reveal .??

The vendors and their fore bearers, in Cromwellian times and actions, didn’t buy it. They shouldn’t have been able to sell it, let alone for such magnificent sums. The property should have been divided into perhaps between 5 and 8 farms for Irish farming families to work and earn their livings on and rear their families and be part of a rural community. Neither “magnate” will enhance the locality or local community.

Was it ever discovered how banned substances got into Luke Comer's 12 horses???

Do  agreements  for the sale of property  have to be in writing to be enforceable  at  law ?

Magniers main business is essentially producing Commercially viable stallions. But in the last
Five years, In both Ireland and the Uk. Coolmore
And partners have fallen behind. As there breeding
Model in producing staying type stallion is not
Were the elite stallions are, some commanding
300k per cover. Most Derby winners end up 5 or 10
K jump stallions. They badly need 3 o 4 champion
Milers ??

Its called greed,

Statute of Frauds. Full stop. Court was not necessary. Nothing in writing signed by both

Two powerful men with money and egos  behind them. There is also a question of what statements have the barne estate owners made about all this.  Both there lawyers and the courts should have banned both parties from purchasing the estate. That would have been proper.
The competition authority is also neglegent because every big foragner company can do what it likes now. The vetenry end of this case should not go un slapped the individuals should loose the right to practice anywhere in the world for taking sides under pressure.
If money is your god you are dead inside.

Irish racing and blood stock massively dominated by a few platers. Where is competition authority. Most jobs in racing traditionally poorly paid. Landlordism Oirish style

My money on Magner .