Prior Named Head of Tatts Ascot, Cheltenham

Matt Prior has been named Head of Tattersalls Ascot and Cheltenham Sales. Prior, 34, has been with Tattersalls since 2012 and will remain closely involved with the Tattersalls Bloodstock Sales team as an auctioneer and yearling inspector as well as sourcing entries for Tattersalls sales. Prior will work closely with Richard Pugh, who will continue in his role as Director of Horses in Training at Tattersalls Ireland.

Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony said, “The appointment of Matt Prior as Head of Sales at Tattersalls Ascot and Cheltenham reflects the success of sales at both venues and their importance within the Tattersalls group. The administrative teams for both Ascot and Cheltenham are based in Newmarket and Matt's centralised role will be of benefit to both vendors and purchasers alike.”