WHILE it was not the typical graduation ceremony enjoyed by previous classes, a low-key event was held at the Osborne Centre to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that the class of 2020 put in over the last six months at the Irish National Stud.

It has been an unusual few month for the students who despite not getting many opportunities to go racing or avail of industry site tours, managed to gain in-depth knowledge of the thoroughbred industry through their practical training and blended learning experience.