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.
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
- 2000 Guineas - (1) - Kameko (2020)
- British Champions Sprint Stakes - (1) - Donjuan Triumphant (2019)
- Epsom Oaks - (1) - Casual Look (2003)
- Sussex Stakes - (1) - Here Comes When (2017)
- Vertem Futurity Trophy - (2) - Elm Park (2014), Kameko (2019)
Canada
- Canadian International Stakes - (1) - Phoenix Reach (2003)
- E. P. Taylor Stakes - (1) - Blond Me (2017)
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Vase - (1) - Phoenix Reach (2004)
United Arab Emirates
- Dubai Sheema Classic - (1) - Phoenix Reach (2005)
References
- "Andrew Balding profile". britishchampionsseries.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- "Clare Balding was unimpressed by her brother's practical joke". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
- Balding, Clare (17 July 2005). "Reach lives the dream". The Observer. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
- "Andrew Balding". Kingsclere. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
- Keogh, Frank (6 June 2003). "Balding's tearful triumph". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- "Irish State Visit programme". Official Royal Family website.