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Month: October 2021
Injured Sea Bay Has Successful Operation
Fresh off his nine-length victory in the G3 Preis des Winterfavoriten on Sunday, Sea Bay (Ger) (New Bay {GB}) was diagnosed with a fracture in his left foreleg about an hour after that win. The operation, to insert four screws to stabalise the limb, was successful on Monday morning Galopp Online reported.
“He's back in his box,” trainer Henk Grewe told Sport-Welt later that day. “It's still plastered, we hope that the plaster will come off quickly. The forecast is very positive that next year we will see the same Sea Bay we saw this year.”
A winner at first asking at Hannover, the Gestut Winterhauch runner was fourth in the Listed Grosser Preis des Laki's im Ko-Quartier in September before Sunday's win.
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Jimmy Bell To Retire From Godolphin USA; Michael Banahan Accepts Expanded Role
Godolphin announced today that president and racing manager Jimmy Bell will retire from his day-to-day involvement at its USA division by the end of the year.
Dan Pride, chief operating officer of Godolphin, USA, said, “Jimmy Bell is the bedrock that Godolphin USA is built upon. His history with Jonabell is well known and he has faithfully served 20 years molding us into what we are today. He is a friend to many of us and always an example of how to live your life and focus on what is important.”
When the Bell family's Jonabell Farm was acquired by HH Sheikh Mohammed in 2001, Bell was retained in his current role which guaranteed a smooth transition after the purchase. Bell commented, “My 20 years with Godolphin have been nothing short of a dream come true. More special have been the friendships and fellowships I've developed with so many folks here at Team Godolphin. It's been my privilege and pleasure to work alongside so many wonderful colleagues.”
Bell also indicated that while he's stepping back from his responsibilities at Godolphin's Jonabell location, he'll still be very active with the organization as its representative on several industry boards. He currently serves as president of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and is a member of the board of the Breeders' Cup and the Fayette Alliance, as well as the Keeneland Advisory Board.
Michael Banahan, currently the director of farm operations and the longest serving Darley/Godolphin USA employee, will transition to the role of director of bloodstock by the end of the year. This new role will encompass Bell's racing responsibilities as well as overseeing all aspects of managing the Godolphin USA horse population. Pride said, “Michael is an integral part of the success of the entire operation here in the US. His knowledge base covers everything from farm infrastructure needs, our stallion program, to planning the matings of such horses as Essential Quality and Maxfield. I know he's excited to assume this new and important responsibility.”
Banahan, who was named Kentucky Farm Manager of the Year in 2019, began his tenure with Darley in 1993. Banahan said, “For 20 years I've had the honor to work alongside Jimmy, and while there's going to be quite a void with his departure, I am very glad for him as he enters a new phase of life. Godolphin USA has a strong team and I'm excited about taking on this new challenge.”
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Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, October 12
Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Huntingdon, Leicester, Newcastle and Hereford.
