Former trainer Nicky Bertran de Balanda has joined the team at Tattersalls Ireland as its representative in France.
The 35-year-old trained both Flat and National Hunt horses in Maisons-Laffitte, with his most notable success coming via the Grade 1-winning hurdler Gemix (Fr) (Carlotamix {Fr}).
“Nicky is a very well respected figure within French racing and breeding and has a lifetime of experience in both National Hunt and Flat racing in France,” said Tattersalls Ireland's Managing Director Roger Casey.
“We are delighted to have someone with such an impressive background assisting us in raising the profile of Tattersalls Ireland in France. Demand for French National Hunt horses has never been greater and with our expanded portfolio of sales at Cheltenham and Ascot, in addition to our flagship sales at Fairyhouse, the appointment of Nicky could not come at a better time. In addition to representing Tattersalls Ireland Nicky will also have a role promoting Tattersalls alongside existing Tattersalls French representative Bertrand Le Metayer.”
De Balanda, who begins his new role on Oct. 3, commented, “The opportunity to take on the role as French representative for Tattersalls Ireland was too good to ignore. I have very much enjoyed my time as a trainer and enjoyed some wonderful highlights, but I feel that the time is right for a change of direction. With a strong presence in both Ireland and England, Tattersalls Ireland has sales to appeal to so many different sectors of the French market and I am very much looking forward to working with the teams at both Tattersalls Ireland and Tattersalls in Newmarket, while also continuing to work with a small number of my own clients.”
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