Andrew Balding

Andrew Matthews Balding (born 29 December 1972) is a British racehorse trainer based at Park House Stables, Kingsclere, near Newbury, Berkshire.

Balding attended Caldicott School, a boys' preparatory school, and Radley College, a public school. He became a licensed trainer in January 2003, when he succeeded his father Ian Balding.[1]

His elder sister is Clare Balding.[2] His maternal grandfather was the trainer Peter Hastings-Bass and his maternal uncle William Hastings-Bass, 17th Earl of Huntingdon, former trainer to Queen Elizabeth II. His maternal grandmother Priscilla Hastings is descended from the Earls of Derby. His paternal grandfather was polo player Gerald Barnard Balding Sr..

Balding has been married to Anna-Lisa since 15 July 2005.[3] They have two sons, Jonno and Toby, a daughter, Flora, and two boxer dogs, Georgia and Doris.[4]

Notable horses trained by Balding include Casual Look, the winner of the Epsom Oaks in 2003. The win led to an emotional post-race interview with his sister.[5]

In 2014, the Baldings' Park House Stables were visited by Irish president Michael D. Higgins as part of his state visit to the UK.[6]

Major wins

Great Britain

Canada

Hong Kong

United Arab Emirates

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gollark: I haven't decided. Either Imperial ICL College London, Bristol or Edinburgh probably.
gollark: Why does that matter?
gollark: Maybe you'll need a step-down transformer but that's easy enough.
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See also

References
  1. "Andrew Balding profile". britishchampionsseries.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
  2. "Clare Balding was unimpressed by her brother's practical joke". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  3. Balding, Clare (17 July 2005). "Reach lives the dream". The Observer. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  4. "Andrew Balding". Kingsclere. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  5. Keogh, Frank (6 June 2003). "Balding's tearful triumph". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
  6. "Irish State Visit programme". Official Royal Family website.


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