Horse Racing

Andrew Balding

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Following in his father’s footsteps, Andrew Balding is one of the most prestigious horse trainers in the history of the sport.

If anyone was born to be a horse racing trainer it was Andrew Balding, whose father, Ian, trained Mill Reef to win the 1971 Epsom Derby.

Balding's elder sister is the leading TV sports presenter Claire Balding, and his uncle Toby also trained, winning the "Big Three" national hunt races in the form of the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle.

He gained a privileged education at Caldicott School, followed by respected public school Radley College, before enrolling in an undergraduate course in equine studies at the Royal Agricultural University.

Balding learned the ropes by assisting his late uncle Toby in the art of preparing thoroughbreds to win races over jumps while also winning a few races in the late 90's as an amateur jockey.
Balding's true calling is flat racing however and he took the over reins at Kingsclere stables after his father's retirement in 2003.
Balding has claimed many major victories across his career, including the 2000 Guineas twice and the Epsom Oaks.

Early Oaks win with Casual Look

Phoenix Reach international success

Further success

Kameko glory

Balding and Alcohol Free

More Classic success in 2023

Personal life

Net worth

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