How to split the name string in mysql?

Question

How to split the name string in mysql ?

E.g.:

name
-----
Sachin ramesh tendulkar
Rahul dravid

Split the name like firstname

Answer 1

select (case when locate('(', LocationName) = 0 
        then 
            horse_name
        else 
           left(LocationName, locate('(', LocationName) - 1)
       end) as Country            
from   tblcountry;