Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted September 27, 2019 Journalists Share Posted September 27, 2019 Michael Banahan has been named the 2019 Ted Bates Farm Manager of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club. Banahan initially worked at Coolmore Stud in both Fethard Ireland and at Ashford Stud before breaking yearlings at Juddmonte Farm and working with leading trainers Colin Hayes, Guy Harwood and Bill Mott. The Irishman started working for Darley/Godolphin initially at Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket and was promoted to managing Raceland Farm in Paris, to now being a director of Godolphin overseeing farm operations in the U.S. Godolphin’s Chief Operating Officer, Dan Pride said, “Michael has served Darley and Godolphin for over 25 years in various capacities. He dedicates himself to not only manage and develop horses and people for our operation, but also believes strongly in giving back to the community and serves on numerous industry boards. He takes a keen interest in the Godolphin Flying Start program and works closely with the trainees during their time in Kentucky. We are very fortunate to have him on the Godolphin team.” The post Banahan Named Farm Manager of the Year appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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