The Management Team

Simon Marsh, Bloodstock Director

Simon Marsh, 49, is a co-founder of Watership Down Stud. After working at a number of studs throughout Europe and the USA, Simon established Myriad Bloodstock & Communications Ltd, a bloodstock consultancy and publisher. In 1992, Simon became General Manager of Watership Down Stud. Under Simon's stewardship, Watership Down Stud has consistently been one of the leading studs in the UK in terms of value of bloodstock sold, and holds the record for breeding and consigning the animal that has achieved the highest price ever in a European sales ring - a yearling colt which sold for £3.4 million in 2000. Watership Down Stud has bred numerous Group One winners including Black Hawk and Pink Cameo in Japan, River Dancer in Hong Kong and, most recently, multiple Group One winner Dar Re Mi. Watership Down bred horses have won over £12.9 million on the racetrack.

In addition to Watership Down Stud, Simon has a portfolio of international clients whose bloodstock interests he manages. He has extensive global relationships, particularly in the USA, where he has a strong relationship with Lanes End, Kentucky, one of the most prestigious and successful stud farms in the world. Simon is Bloodstock Director of the Breeding Capital companies.