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Goffs announce appointment of Mark Richards as British agent

Richards was previously executive manager of Hong Kong's International Sale

Mark Richards: British agent for Goffs
Mark Richards: British agent for GoffsCredit: Candiese Marnewick

Goffs has announced the appointment of Mark Richards to the newly created position of British agent for the Irish auction house, a role that will begin from May 1.

Richards returns to Newmarket after 20 years in Hong Kong, where he started out as a broadcaster before being appointed Racing Club manager. He recently worked as executive manager of the International Sale, which involved travelled to the yearling sales around the world and purchasing horses on behalf of the HKJC.

Formerly a successful National Hunt jockey, Richards has also contributed to a number of media outlets including the Racing Post, Daily Telegraph and Sky.

Goffs Group chief executive Henry Beeby said: “We're delighted to welcome Mark to the Goffs team. A familiar face at Kildare Paddocks during his time buying for the Hong Kong Jockey Club, he brings a wealth of experience and an extensive list of contacts to the role, while his passion for racing, personable approach and reputation of working to the highest standards ties in perfectly with the Goffs ethos.

“UK buyers represent the largest overseas market for so many of our top-tier sales and we look forward to promoting Goffs to new and existing contacts through Mark, who further strengthens Goffs’ excellent client liaison team and roster of international agents."

Richards added: “My experience working with owners, trainers, agents and racing managers across many areas of the racing industry has given me a deep understanding of the needs and requirements of clients attending sales, highlighting the importance for auction houses to offer a professional, transparent and personal service.

“As a regular Orby buyer for many years with the HKJC, I'm aware of the strengths of the sale and have first-hand experience of the famous Kildare welcome and attention to detail.

"It's an honour to join the Goffs team and I look forward to bringing the company’s personal approach and impeccable standards to a wider field of clients in the UK as they attend the major Goffs Flat and National Hunt sales in Ireland."


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