Goffs UK announces appointment of Bernard Condren as head of sales

Goffs UK has announced the appointment of Bernard Condren as head of sales next month, following on from 11 years at Racing TV and as an auctioneer at Goffs since 2006.

A well-known figure in the racing and breeding industries, Condren began bid spotting at Goffs in 2000 and made his debut as an auctioneer at Goffs six years later. He has knocked down a number of Goffs’ leading graduates including Ribchester, Persuasive and Annie Power (in utero).

Condren arrives having spent 11 years at Racing TV where he has taken up the role of producer and presenter at yards, studs and racetracks throughout the UK, Ireland and international meetings such as the Dubai World Cup Carnival.

Goffs UK managing director Tim Kent said: "Bernard is a great fit for Goffs UK and we're delighted he has decided to join us in the role of head of sales. He brings a wealth of industry experience having worked with racecourses, owners, trainers and breeders in his role as auctioneer with Goffs and during his time at Racing TV.

“Bernard will continue to be on the rostrum at all Goffs sales while also becoming a full-time auctioneer at the Goffs UK’s sales in Doncaster, Aintree and Yorton. His role will also see him join the Goffs inspection team and liaise with Goffs’ agents to attract entries to the Group’s sales across both codes.”

Condren added: “I have worked as part of the Goffs team for over 20 years now so I already feel like I’m part of the Goffs family. I feel I've come full circle since I began bid spotting in Ireland and I am really excited to be joining the business full-time.

"A key part of my role with Goffs will be point-to-point sales and I'm looking forward to working closely with our agents Derek O’Connor, Michael Moore and Caroline Kenneally as we continue to grow our P2P and NH sales."

He continued: "In addition, I have been keenly following the success of the Premier and Breeze-Up sales since I started with Goffs and I am really looking forward to working with vendors on both sides of the Irish sea to ensure that we deliver the very best results at all Goffs UK sales.”

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