The 2025 Godolphin Flying Start graduation ceremony took place in the Cape Cross Centre at Kildangan Stud on the afternoon of Friday, June 13. Invited guests included the parents of the graduating class, as well as Godolphin management and University College Dublin Michael Smurfit Business School representatives who have supported the Flying Start trainees throughout their two years on the programme.
The 2025 graduates comprised trainees from five countries, including Daisy Fenwick (USA), Sam Baker (IRE), Jake Swinburn (UK), Johnny Marsh (UK), Gerard Donworth (IRE), Harrison Everett (AUS), Anna Cahill (IRE), George Connolly (IRE), Mitchell Whelan (NZ), Harper McVey (USA) Sean Cooper (IRE) and Claire Wilson (USA). The diploma for the top trainee was presented to George Connolly, who achieved the highest grade among the 2025 graduating group, attaining a Distinction award.
Hugh Anderson, managing director of Godolphin UK and Dubai and trustee of Godolphin Flying Start, said, “On behalf of the global Godolphin team, I congratulate this graduating class and wish them success and encouragement for their futures in the Thoroughbred industry.”
The next opportunity to apply for Godolphin Flying Start is December 2025. For more information about the course, click here.
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