Godolphin Flying Start is delighted to announce the latest intake of trainees for its prestigious two-year Thoroughbred Industry Management and Leadership Program.
The class of 2025-2027 comprises trainees from six countries: Ireland, Morocco, Spain, India, New Zealand and the UK. They will commence in Kildangan Stud, County Kildare, Ireland, on Monday, August 18th 2025.
Godolphin Flying Start Executive Director Clodagh Kavanagh said, "We are thrilled to welcome the 23rd intake of Godolphin Flying Start trainees this August. Their diverse talents and passion for the industry will sustain them as they commence the professional and personal development provided to them by Godolphin Flying Start".
The two-year scholarship includes course fees, accommodation, transport, flights, visas and a monthly allowance. Trainees learn and experience hands on horsemanship, business management, leadership, international bloodstock, breeding and racing, with phases in Ireland, the UK, the USA, Australia, and Dubai. The course is accredited by University College Dublin Michael Smurfit Business School. Since 2003, 88% of the 236 graduates still work in the industry, and they are based across five continents, pursuing careers and leading initiatives in media, administration, regulation, racing, breeding, bloodstock, sales, consultancy, marketing, education, welfare and advocacy.
The 2025 - 2027 trainees are:
• Luke O'Neill, Ireland
• Saad Saidi, Morocco
• Kitty Ashby, UK
• Tara Carroll, Ireland
• Adrian Redondo, Spain
• Jamie O'Connor, Ireland
• Mageswar Periasamy Vishakan, India
• Harry Winnard, UK
• Emma Dillon, Ireland
• Callum Jeffries, New Zealand
• Raphael McCall, UK
• Emma Hunter, Ireland
