Stud farm to contradict claim by businessman that he owns €2.4m stallion, court told

'Sands of Mali', a successful racehorse who finished his racing career in 2020, now covers mares which have produced progeny that have won 15 races

Mr Justice Quinn adjourned the case for mention on a list to fix dates for hearing next month.

Claims by a businessman and a company that they fully own a stallion they say is worth €2.4m will be contradicted when the case next comes before the High Court, a judge was told on Tuesday.

Jersey-based businessman Steven Parkin and a UK-registered company he is involved in, Clipper BCS LLP, say they bought "Sands of Mali" for stg£270,000 (€323,000) in August 2020.