Sheridan Joins Tattersalls as Online Sales Executive

Katherine Sheridan has joined Tattersalls, Europe's leading bloodstock auctioneers, in the role of online sales executive.

Originally from County Clare, Ireland, Katherine graduated with a degree in Law and European Studies from the University of Limerick and subsequently qualified as an Attorney after passing the New York Bar exam. After moving to Australia in 2012, Katherine established herself within the bloodstock industry working in the position of Credit Controller at Magic Millions. She later assumed an all-encompassing role at Newhaven Park Stud as Manager of Operations, Client Relations, and Marketing and now returns to the Northern Hemisphere with a wealth of experience and international connections.

"We are delighted to welcome Katherine to Tattersalls in the newly created position of Online Sales Executive," Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony said of the appointment. "Tattersalls Online has quickly established itself as Europe's leading online platform achieving record prices and group success on the racecourse in 2021, as well as providing a versatile alternative to our conventional sales calendar. Katherine brings with her a wealth of international experience and will be a major asset to the team."

Sheridan said, "I am thrilled to be appointed as Online Sales Executive and honored to be associated with the prestigious Tattersalls brand. This is an exciting time to be taking on this role as the international bloodstock industry has witnessed unprecedented growth in online Thoroughbred sales in recent years. Tattersalls Online has quickly gained the confidence of vendors and buyers across all sectors of the market, and I look forward to expanding digital sales within the Tattersalls Group and providing the best possible service to those wishing to diversify into this growing market."

The next sale on the Tattersalls Online platform will take place June 10 in advance of the Royal Meeting at Ascot. Applications are being accepted for horses in/out of training and breeding stock. Bidding will open at 10:00 a.m. (local time). and close at noon on June 10.

More information and registration to bid can be found HERE.

The Online Sale of 2021 saw 83 horses cataloged with 69 going on offer June 29. Twenty-nine horses changed hands for an aggregate of 274,300 guineas (US$337,939) at an average price of 9,932 guineas ($12,236) and a median of 4,200 guineas ($5,433). The top-priced offering, a breeding right to Overbury Stud's son of Kodiac , Ardad  sold for 54,600 guineas ($67,267) to E. Player. To date, Ardad has sired 108 foals, 77 of which have started in the Northern Hemisphere, with 27 being winners of progeny earnings of $1,134,377.