Made In Australia: Thoroughbred Careers

Come join the second year Godolphin Flying Start trainees along with industry leaders to learn about the routes to learn how you can start your international career in the Thoroughbred industry.

Webinar Recording (Passcode: FT^Q87&A)

Our Guests

Meet the industry leaders who have excelled since graduating Australasian thoroughbred specific courses.

Bruce Slade

Bruce Slade

Bruce Slade is the founder of Kestrel Thoroughbreds, a leading Australian bloodstock consultancy. A graduate of the Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship, he has built a strong reputation through more than a decade of experience with Gai Waterhouse Racing and Newgate Farm. 

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Craig Rounsefell

Craig “Boomer” Rounsefell is the founder of Boomer Bloodstock, established in 2008. A Godolphin Flying Start graduate with a commerce degree, he is the licensed yearling buyer for The Hong Kong Jockey Club and President of the Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia. Craig divides his time between Australia and California with his family.
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Alison Grooby

Alison Grooby is a passionate young thoroughbred professional currently completing a Bloodstock Internship with Inglis. A graduate of the Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Fast Track program, she gained extensive hands-on experience as a stud hand with Godolphin, building a strong foundation in bloodstock and stud operations.

Zane Jones

Zane Jones

Zane Jones graduated from Thoroughbred Industry Career’s Explorer Cadetship program in 2021, receiving a top award among his cohort. Before the program, Zane was a Sports Journalist at Racing and Sports, the largest racing Database in the Southern Hemisphere. During the program, he had placements with Chris Waller Racing and Arrowfield Stud. A racing enthusiast, Zane is now assistant to Charlie Duckworth at Chris Waller Racing.

Leigh Allen

Leigh Allen

Leigh Allen was on the August 2019 edition of Thoroughbred Industry Career’s Explorer Cadetship program, receiving Most Improved award among his cohort. Only a fan of racing before, he gained essential horsemanship skills to complement his degree in communications and is now Communications Manager for Ciaron Maher Racing.

Find your pathway to being a Global Thoroughbred Industry Professional

October 28th 15:00 AEDT, 2025 | Online Via Zoom

Come join us along with industry leaders to learn about the routes to learn how you can start your international career in the Thoroughbred industry.

Have questions?

Contact us at flyingstartwebinar@gmail.com

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Hear how Australia's industry leaders built their career and how you can get your start to success.

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Find Your Pathway

NZTBA

Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship

A 30-week, all-expenses-paid scholarship enabling future New Zealand thoroughbred managers to gain international experience at leading stud farms in England and Ireland.

https://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/scholarships/

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FBAA Internship

An internship offering exposure to Australia’s leading bloodstock agents and the commercial operations underpinning the thoroughbred industry.

https://www.bloodstockagents.com.au/mentorship-program/

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Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Fast Track

A 12-month paid traineeship combining stud farm work and Certificate III study, preparing participants for careers in Australia’s thoroughbred breeding industry.

https://www.tbaus.com/fast-track-program/about/

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The Explorer Cadetship Program

A 12-month cadetship combining classroom training and paid stud and racing placements, launching young Australians into thoroughbred industry careers.

https://tbindustrycareers.com.au/landing-page/

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Irish National Stud

The Irish National Stud Breeding Course provides intensive, hands-on training in thoroughbred breeding, foaling, and stud management for aspiring industry professionals.

https://irishnationalstud.ie/

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The National Stud

Offers comprehensive training in thoroughbred breeding and stud management, combining practical experience with industry-led education.

https://nationalstud.co.uk/education/courses-and-training

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KEMI

Provides hands-on training in Thoroughbred breeding and sales through paid internships at leading Kentucky farms.

https://kemi.org/

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ITBA Next Generation

Supports young Irish Thoroughbred professionals through networking, education, and career development initiatives within the breeding and racing industry.

https://itba.ie/about-next-generation/ 
 
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Godolphin Flying Start

A two-year international management and leadership program training future leaders of the global Thoroughbred industry.

https://www.godolphinflyingstart.com/

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Accelerator Program

Offers emerging Thoroughbred industry professionals advanced leadership, business, and management training to accelerate their career progression.

https://tbindustrycareers.com.au/the-accelerator-program/
 
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Stable Start

Provides entry-level training and hands-on experience for newcomers pursuing careers in the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry.

https://www.racingvictoria.com.au/careers/working-in-racing

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AFASEC

Provides education and training for careers in France’s Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.

https://afasec.fr/

 
 
 
 
 
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British Racing School

Offers world-class training for careers in the Thoroughbred racing industry, including jockey, racing, and stud management programs. 

https://brs.org.uk/

 

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RACE

 
Provides professional training for jockeys and racing industry careers through education and hands-on experience.
 
https://racingacademy.ie/cms/courses-training/
 
 
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BHA Development Program

Offers graduates an introduction to the British Thoroughbred industry through placements, training, and networking across key racing sectors.

https://brs.org.uk/course/bha-graduate-development-programme/

 

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HKJC Management Training Program

Develops future leaders for the Hong Kong Jockey Club through structured rotations, leadership training, and industry exposure.
 
 
https://careers.hkjc.com/MT
 
 
Racing Media Academy

Racing Media Academy

Provides immersive training and placements for aspiring media professionals, offering insight into broadcasting, journalism, and communications within horse racing.

https://racingmediaacademy.com/