Godolphin Flying Start Names 2020-22 Class

Godolphin Flying Start announced May 19 the latest intake of trainees for its prestigious two-year Thoroughbred Industry Management and Leadership Program. The class of 2020-22 comprises of six men and six women from Australia, France, Ireland, the UK, and the U.S.

This outstanding scholarship facilitates trainees to learn and experience management operations and leadership in the global Thoroughbred industry with phases in Ireland, the UK, the U.S., Australia, and Dubai. The course is accredited by University College Dublin Michael Smurfit Business School as a Graduate Certificate in Management. Over half of Godolphin Flying Start graduates have gone on to become managers, CEOs or business founders and they are based across five continents, working in media, racing, breeding, bloodstock, sales, consultancy, veterinary, and marketing.

The 2020-22 trainees are:

•    George Broughton, UK

•    Samantha Bussanich, U.S.

•    Devon Dougherty, U.S.

•    Solène Hudbert, France

•    Thomas Lyon-Smith, UK

•    Donncha McCarthy, Ireland

•    Erin McLaughlin, U.S.

•    Marine Moussa, France

•    Brigitte Murphy, Ireland

•    Tom Murphy, Ireland

•    Angus Robertson, Australia

•    David Skelly, Ireland

Godolphin Flying Start is a two-year, full time management and leadership program specializing in the international Thoroughbred training and breeding industry. Founded in 2003 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai, the program selects 12 candidates each year to receive all-inclusive scholarships. 

For more information about Godolphin Flying Start and the application process visit www.godolphinflyingstart.com.