Katharina Irmer was appointed Goffs German representative in 2023.
Born and raised in Germany, Katharina’s contacts and her experience of the international bloodstock industry are perfectly suited to assisting German clients with all aspects of their visits to Goffs. A former amateur and apprentice jockey who rode winners for numerous trainers and owners in Germany, Irmer then moved to Newmarket to work for Simon Crisford for two years. She graduated from the world renowned Irish National Stud Course in 2017 before joining the team at Arrowfield Stud in Australia and has worked sales seasons for Chasemore Farm, Grove Stud, Castlebridge, and was sales assistant to Anthony Stroud as well as Richard Brown of Blandford Bloodstock.
As a buyer herself, Irmer has purchased winners under the Renello Bloodstock banner on behalf of German clients, while she has also enjoyed pinhooking success in partnership with Jerry Horan and Dolmen Bloodstock.
Kat’s experience and unbridled enthusiasm is another asset to Goffs and will ensure that German buyers cannot help but enjoy their visit to Kildare as they seek out their next big race winners.