Godolphin Flying Start has announced the latest intake of trainees for its two-year Thoroughbred Industry Management and Leadership Programme. The class of 2026-2028 comprises trainees from eight countries: Ireland, the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, India, Hong Kong and the UAE.
Godolphin Flying Start executive director Clodagh Kavanagh said, “We are thrilled to announce the 24th intake of Godolphin Flying Start trainees for the class of 2026 to 2028. They will commence their scholarships on August 17th at Kildangan Stud in Ireland where they will lay the foundation of their personal and professional development for the two-year programme.”
Kavanagh added, “The current second year class are graduating on June 12th and they will increase the number of Godolphin Flying Start alumni to 260 worldwide.”
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 in the global Thoroughbred industry, with phases in Ireland, the UK, the USA, Australia and Dubai. The course is accredited by University College Dublin Michael Smurfit Business School.
Fifty percent of Godolphin Flying Start graduates are senior managers, CEOs or business founders. They are based across five continents, working in media, racing, breeding, bloodstock, sales, consultancy, marketing, welfare and advocacy.
The 2026-2028 trainees are:
- Liam Bacon, Australia
- Jackson Gwynne, Australia
- Zainab Habibulla, India
- Abigail Klawes, USA
- Wai San Angie Lui, Hong Kong
- Mohammad Mardood, UAE
- Emily McParland, UK
- Liam Mullen, UK
- Flynn Nicholson, New Zealand
- Rebecca O'Reilly, Ireland
- Carly Schuerger, USA
- Charlie St Quinton, UK
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