Thomas Connolly

Experience

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  Willie Mullins Racing

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2017

  Work rider

  Work rider and groom for Champion trainer Willie Mullins

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  Tattersalls Ireland

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2023

  Auctioneer's Assistant

  Working in various positions for the company in both Ireland and England including in the accounts department and on the rostrum during sales as a Bid spotter. Outside sales days I was involved in contacting vendors of horses for upcoming Sales and liaising with the Bloodstock department.

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  Gowran Park

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2021

  Raceday staff

  Working part time as raceday staff

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  ECURIE DES MONCEAUX

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Groom

  Working on a prestigious French farm preparing yearlings for the Arqana Sales

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  Goresbridge Horse Sales

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2023

  Auctioneer and Auctioneers Assistant

  Working on sales days my role included reading vet certs, changing the bid board, spotting on the rostrum and Auctioneering

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  Tally Ho Stud

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Groom

  Preparation of yearlings for all major European Sales, General yard duties, weaning young foals, teasing mares, assisting vet during breeding season, checking of stock living out on land and covering mares

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  The Castlebridge Consignment

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Sales day staff

  As part of the sales day staff my role consisted showing foals and yearlings to prospective clients and bringing them through the sales ring in both Ireland and England

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  Springhouse Farm

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Groom

  Working with quality thoroughbreds in preparation for both Fasig Tipton and Keenland Yearling Sales

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  Irish National Stud & Gardens

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Student

  As a student on the esteemed Irish National Stud Course I worked in all areas of this prestigious establishment and won the ITBA (Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association ) Next Generation Award.

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  Yarraman Park Stud

  Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

  Stud Hand

  Covering a wide range of tasks, I worked with mares and foals, assisted with the stallions in the covering shed and completed a full yearling prep for the Magic Millions Yearling Sale of January 2024.

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  Weatherbys Ltd

  Apr 2024 - now

  General Stud Book Registrations Administrator