MATT Mitchell is returning to Ireland after seven years as Head of Bloodstock with Brightwells. The former Goffs managing director has overseen huge growth in the popularity and frequency of the Brightwells Horses in Training Sales at Cheltenham and the successful Ascot Breeze-Up Sale. “I hope to stay involved on the ground with Brightwells but the constant commuting has taken its toll and it is the right time for me to move home,” said Mitchell. He will continue in his current role until after the Ascot Breeze-Up Sale on April 1st.