John and Leslie Malone pump millions into Castlemartin

Malones' goal is to create a ‘world class thoroughbred operation’ in Ireland

Billionaire John Malone is investing millions in Castlemartin estate, the stud farm formerly owned by Tony O’Reilly, to create a ‘world class thoroughbred operation’ in Ireland.

Malone and his wife Leslie have already spent millions enhancing the existing equine facilities, including installing new lunging rings, renovating the yearling yard, creating all-weather paddocks, and expanding the capacity of the estate by building new barns.

Last week, the Malones applied for planning permission for a ...