Padraic Gahan

Baroda Stud Consigning has announced the appointment of Sarah Kelly as bloodstock and marketing executive ahead of the upcoming sales season. A graduate of the University of Limerick with a degree in Equine Science, Kelly holds a Certificate in Thoroughbred Breeding Management from the Irish National Stud, where she was awarded both the Veterinary Award and a Certificate of Distinction. Her skillset includes a Diploma in PR and Marketing Communications, further strengthening her knowledge across both bloodstock and communications. Kelly joins the County Kildare-based operation following her participation in the...

First job in the Thoroughbred industry? With Helen Markham a few miles from home in Grangecon, County Wicklow. I was only 14, but learned many lessons about horses and humans over the course of four years.   Biggest influence on your career? That would be my father. He has been my sounding board for advice on Thoroughbreds and my life in the industry.   Favourite racehorse of all time, and why? Kauto Star. He was the horse that gave me that warm, fuzzy feeling about this as a sport.  ...

Padraic Gahan has been recruited as Baroda Stud's bloodstock and consigning executive. Gahan, a UCD Commerce graduate, leaves Goffs after six years as bloodstock executive, during which time he played an integral role in cataloguing the sales and doing inspections, among other duties. Gahan was also previously racing communications coordinator for AusHorse and spent time with Emerald Bloodstock, Goffs UK and Ashford Stud. Gahan also breeds and pinhooks in his own right. David Cox, manager of Baroda Stud and Consigning, said, "we are delighted Padraic is joining us, he will...