Key Advisors
A deep-rooted passion for ownership, breeding and racing is the bedrock of the team.
The founding spirit of Bermuda Racing lies with Simon Scupham, whose vision and long-standing passion for racing, ownership and breeding, ultimately gave the operation its soul. Jake Warren and Highclere Stud provide its beating heart, with the stud serving as the home of the breeding programme and Jake overseeing all breeding activity and all bloodstock acquisitions and sales.
Together, Simon and Jake advise and support the board of Bermuda Racing Ltd, who ultimately manage and control the whole operation.
Simon Scupham
Founder
Simon is a born Bermudian and has had an extensive career in the insurance industry, currently serving as Chairman of Shoreline Ltd., the provider of niche marine insurance solutions to the shipping industry. Before founding Bermuda Racing in 2013 he originally cut his teeth as an owner of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing experiencing more than 200 winners on the international stage including the likes of Motivator, Petrushka, Harbinger, Telescope and Libran in Australia.
Jake Warren
Advisor
Jake Warren owner of Highclere Stud, provides exceptional standards of practice to a resident band of active broodmares, yearlings, foals, and is widely regarded as a leading advisor in the bloodstock industry. Jake is well-known for his passion for both breeding and bloodstock and time and time again his knowledge and excellent advice proves both perceptive and successful.
Journey so far
Our journey began with the purchase of Johnny Barnes from Goffs Orby in 2013. We loved him when he entered the sales ring and snapped him up before the major players finished their breakfast. As with all of our horses (others including Queen of Bermuda, Pink Sands, Spirit of Bermuda, Flora of Bermuda, Juan Bermudez, Horseshoe Bay, Castle Harbour, Crystal Caves, Great Sound, Paradise Lake and Sir George Somers), his name pays tribute to our Bermuda origins. In this instance, to the beloved Bermudian institution Johnny Barnes aka Mr Happy Man, who for many years waved and greeted morning commuters with the words, “I love you”.
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