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'I'm getting phone calls from people every day wanting to send mares to him'

Kitty Trice talks to owner and manager Roisin Close about burgeoning Chapel Stud

Planteur: sire of champion stayer Trueshan is set for his second season at Chapel Stud
Planteur: sire of champion stayer Trueshan is set for his second season at Chapel StudCredit: Chapel Stud

Chapel Stud can be described as a thriving hive of activity. The operation, which is based just outside the town of Bransford in Worcestershire, has its eyes firmly fixed on the future, one that involves the proven and high-class Planteur and two exciting new recruits in Bangkok and Walzertakt.

On arrival, visitors are met by the welcome sight of acres of idyllic paddocks, with old-timer Hellvelyn - the winner of the Coventry Stakes and sire of smart filly Mrs Danvers - an early greeter just ahead of the entrance. A feeling of peace and serenity is your immediate impression of the stud.

The stallions are naturally the pride and joy of manager Roisin Close and tech entrepreneur Simon Davies, who bought Planteur to stand here in September 2020.

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