A top competitive shooter has acknowledged the ‘tremendous’ backing of a property finance firm as he celebrates the end of his most successful season.

Under a rolling one-year contract begun earlier this year, MSP Capital agreed to support Chris Morgan financially on his busy programme of clay pigeon shoots. Over the summer, the Andover-based sportsman achieved success at seven county and regional championships.

He won all his classes in five: the South of England Sportrap; Surrey County English Sporting; Buckingham County Compak; Dorset County Sportrap; and South West of England English Sporting. And he was second in class at both the South East of England English Sporting and the Hampshire County Compak, with placings decided by the smallest of margins.

Chris was also well ranked at the sport’s World Championships in July 2025, coming 25th in his class out of 790 competitors.

Having completed his eleventh year of competitive shooting, Chris said:

“This has been my best ever season at county and regional level, surpassing my goals by a clear margin. I’ve had great competitive practice and really high scores. It has been a great season.”

Chris described the support from MSP Capital as ‘tremendous’, adding:

“When you have a backer who believes in you and is part of your journey, it’s huge. It’s that feeling of being on the same team, a relationship that works in a positive way."

“MSP Capital gives me tremendous support. It leaves me excited and enthusiastic for the future.

“And unlike other sponsors, MSP Capital is not from within the shooting industry, so that has created a buzz.”

Discussing the preparation and mindset needed for competitive shooting, Chris said:

“You have to prepare professionally, and to perform and win, you must aim to stay ‘in the zone’ in all aspects."

“Initially, it’s natural to be aware of your responsibility to represent not just you but everyone who backs you, including being a brand ambassador for MSP Capital. But to be professional and finish the job, you have to get past that and just focus."

“The mental side, the mindset, is vital as you establish your shooting technique and step up to compete. It includes how to build momentum from the beginning, how to breathe and how to relax while staying focused on the task of winning. You have to find a routine that works for you."

“How to respond to pressure is another essential element. You can’t let your focus break, so you have to know how to deal with the situation if something’s not going well or you make a mistake. You learn ways of addressing that and moving on."

“Strong mental preparation and fortitude is what helps you continually get better, and it’s what carries you over the line in the furnace of competition, being calm and putting in a lot of work in practice. At elite level, there are fine margins between winning and not winning. You have to work out what to do to push the odds in your favour.”

When the season ended, Chris ran a series of clay pigeon shoots attended by more than 30 MSP Capital clients and suppliers.

They included three coaching sessions at the Barbury Shooting School at Wroughton near Swindon with a fourth at the Spitfire Shoot, Stockbridge, Hampshire.

Adam Tovey, MSP Capital’s Commercial Director, said:

“Chris is not only a total professional when it comes to competitions but he is an amazing coach too. His sessions appealed to a mix of representatives from our customers and partners in the property sector. With his talent and help, every participant improved their level of shooting.”

Adam’s comments were echoed by Leigh Bartlett, Chief Executive of MSP Capital, who added:

“Our support for Chris is the latest example of our long-standing commitment to partner with people who begin as grassroots athletes and aim to thrive at the highest levels. We congratulate Chris on his amazing season, thank him for kindly sharing some of his expertise at the coaching sessions and wish him every success for next year.”

Asked about his aims for next season, which begins in April 2026, Chris said: “I’m looking at major level competitions such as the GB and World Championships and more Compak championships. All are definitely within range, but it takes backing and so it’s great to have MSP Capital on board. I’m really looking forward to next season.”