The Team
David Cox
Passionate About Horses And Racing, David Cox Was An All-Round Sportsman In His Youth With Hunting, Racing, And Rugby Dominating His Sporting Passions.
He also donned racing silks to compete in the famous Punchestown Charity Race which annually raises enormous funds for Kidney research in Ireland.
Prior to his family’s purchase of historic Baroda Stud in 2006, David enjoyed a successful spell as captain of Carlow Rugby Club during their stint in Division One of the All-Ireland League. Professional stars still played alongside their amateur teammates when the dictates of international and provincial rugby allowed, with Irish legends including Ronan O’Gara, Paul O’Connell, and Donnacha O’Callaghan among some of the superstars he played against during his rugby days.
David and his team are renowned for their approachability, hospitality and trustworthiness and take pride in achieving the best sale for you.
Managers
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Padraic Gahan
Padraic has spent the past decade building up a vast array of knowledge and experience in the racing and breeding industry globally, before joining the Baroda team in 2021 where his focus is on developing and enhancing Baroda Stud Consigning.
His dedication and attention to detail ensures that our clients receive the highest quality service.Upon graduating from UCD in 2014 with a Bachelor of Commerce, Padraic who is from Baltinglass in Wicklow, embarked upon his career in the thoroughbred industry. His first position was at Coolmore’s renowned Kentucky farm of Ashford before he expanded his horizons even further. Travelling to Australia, he worked for Melbourne trainer Robert Smerdon before taking up a position as communications coordinator with Aushorse. Returning to Europe, he began working for Goffs as a bloodstock executive and it was in that role he thrived, developing a reputation for diligence, approachability and knowledge.
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Brian Delahunt
Brian’s unparalleled dedication to the horses in his care was recognised by the racing and breeding industry when he received the Irish Racing Excellence Award at the 2022 Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards.
From North Kildare, Brian grew up on his family’s farm and has worked in the bloodstock industry for all of his adult life when his initial dreams of becoming a jockey were thwarted as he grew. Brian is Baroda’s Stud Groom and has been an integral member of the team for 12 years, having joined from Tipper House Stud, where he held that position for 19 years. His passion for the horses in his care is matched only by his dedication to helping the younger members of staff develop their skills and careers, teaching them as patiently as he does the young racehorses in his care.
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Eliza Bradbeer
Eliza is our Foaling Manager and brings a wealth of experience alongside a deep understanding of broodmare and neonatal care. Originally from the UK, she began her career in the bloodstock industry working with agents Luke Lillingston and Tom Goff. She also spent time with Tattersalls and at Ed Dunlop Racing.
Eliza further developed her practical skills and academic knowledge while completing the Irish National Stud Thoroughbred Breeding Management course. Eager to expand her experience internationally, she travelled to Australia to take up the role of Assistant Foaling Manager at Segenhoe Stud. Since returning to Ireland, Eliza joined the team at Baroda Stud. She is known for her calm, attentive approach and commitment to the wellbeing of both mares and foals.
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Stan Begley
Stan is our Broodmare Manager, bringing a deep sense of dedication to the care and management of our broodmare band since early 2025. Originally from Dublin, he has developed a strong international perspective through experience in both Australia and the United States, working with operations such as Arrowfield Stud and Coolmore Stud respectively. These roles allowed him to hone his expertise across all aspects of broodmare care and breeding management.
Following his time abroad, Stan returned to Ireland to take up the position of Assistant Breeding Manager at the Irish National Stud, where he further refined his skills. In addition to this, Stan also completed a Masters in Business Management from the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School whilst working part-time.
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Sarah Kelly
Sarah, originally from Kildare, is our Bloodstock and Marketing Executive, looking after content and growing our digital sales. She began her career working with operations such as Derrinstown Stud, before completing the Irish National Stud’s Thoroughbred Breeding Management Course. Sarah then travelled to Australia where she worked at Newgate Farm during the foaling season.
Upon returning to Ireland, she joined Jessica Harrington Racing, enhancing her understanding of the racing side of the industry. She then completed the Godolphin Flying Start programme. Following this, Sarah returned to Australia to work with Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse, where she developed her skills in marketing. She has since returned home to Ireland and rejoined Baroda Stud, bringing with her international experience and industry knowledge.
