Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted January 29, 2019 Journalists Share Posted January 29, 2019 Peter Magnier, who ran Brittas House Stud in County Tipperary and enjoyed success as a breeder under both codes, passed away on Monday, the Racing Post reported. Magnier was the son of Tom Magnier and Evie Stockwell. He was a brother to Coolmore’s John Magnier, as well as David, who manages Castlehyde and Grange Studs and Anne O’Callaghan, who owns Tally-Ho Stud with her husband Tony. As a breeder, Magnier enjoyed his greatest success with Brigid (Irish River {Fr}), the dam of Irish highweight Sequoyah (Ire) (Sadler’s Wells), herself the producer of G1 English/Irish 2000 Guineas hero Henrythenavigator (Kingmambo) and fellow Irish highweight Listen (Ire) (Sadler’s Wells). Brigid is also the ancestress of many other high-class runners Magnier is survived by his mother and siblings, partner Annabel, family Trini, Scobie, Tash, Ed and Coco and grandchildren. A viewing will be held at his residence from 4 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 30. A requiem mass is scheduled for Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption at Knockavilla, followed by burial at Kilcrumper New Cemetery in Fermoy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations should be made to the Solas Cancer Support Centre. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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