Educated at Sedbergh School and Reading University, Mark pursued an early successful career in Bloodstock and Sportsman Insurance. Since 1991 he has been consulting in the area of bloodstock, breeding and racing.

He has established an enviable record with over 95% of his selections being runners, over 85% winners and in 2011 over 10% were Group 1 winners. Significantly, this has all been achieved at very low prices.

Mark is a regular buyer of yearlings, foals, mares and horses in training at Tattersalls (England), DBS (England), ERA (UAE) and Arqana (France).

Among his best recent purchases are Dream Ahead, bought privately after the Doncaster Breeze-Up Sale for £35,000 (having been underbidder in the ring, see My Horses) and assisting Robert Cowell and Tom Morley to purchase Prohibit for just 85,000g at the Tattersalls Horses in Training Sales in 2009.

Mark’s experience and knowledge offers support to owners and breeders in many different areas of the bloodstock industry. He attends most major sales around Europe and the Middle East purchasing foals, yearlings, two-year-olds, racehorses in training and broodmares.

Mark also advises many clients regarding their mating plans for broodmares. His in-depth knowledge of pedigrees and a wealth of industry contacts enable him to assist with arranging nominations at the best possible price. Other services that he offers include valuations and the management of both racehorses and breeding stock. Utilising his past experience with Fasig Tipton he can also assist with insurance and shipping of horses worldwide.

Services:

Assistance with all aspects of foal / yearling / breeze up / horses in training and Broodmare purchase
Stallion purchase
Matings advice
Arranging nominations at the best possible price
Valuations (100% success as expert witness)
Management of Racehorses / Breeding stock
Assistance with insurance / shipping