Tom Ryan, a six-year member of Pete Bradley’s team at Bradley Thoroughbred Brokerage in Lexington, will launch Cherokee Equine International, a full service agency.

A native of Ireland, Ryan got his start in the bloodstock business after working with the stallions at Coolmore and then a stint with Demi O’Byrne evaluating yearlings in the US. He has also worked in Ireland, Australia, and Japan. --Blood-Horse staff