THE Irish National Stud have revealed its intake for the Thoroughbred Breeding Management Class of 2027, with 29 students from nine countries due to commence the six-month programme in January.

Education Development Manager, Anne Channon, commented: “Once again, the calibre of applicants was extremely impressive. It is encouraging to see so many young people with a genuine passion for the thoroughbred industry and a desire to build a career within it. We look forward to welcoming the students to the Irish National Stud in the new year.”

Class of 2027:

Pierce Burke (Ireland), Daragh Burns (Ireland), Eric Cantillon (UK), Catesby Clay (USA), Liam Daffey (Australia), Fred Daly (UK),Taira Debuet (India), Brian Fingelton (Ireland), Brooke Hamilton (New Zealand), Richard Hassett (Ireland), Hannah Keogh (Ireland), Polly Kilgour (UK), Percy Kruger (Australia), Marcum McLean (USA), Paola Meroni (Italy), Hannah Morrow (Ireland), William Murphy (USA), Anna Nakano (Japan), Shane O’Connor (Ireland), Sophie O’Connor (USA), Faith Pollock (New Zealand), Sean Reece (USA), David Russell (Ireland), Antoinette Ruthman (South Africa), Emmy Schmidt (USA) ,Cain Scully (Ireland), Molly Spalding (Australia), Finnian Stroud (UK), Darcy Whittingham (Australia)