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Ian Balding (born 7 November 1938) is a retired British horse trainer. He is the son of the polo player and racehorse trainer Gerald Matthews Balding and the younger brother of trainer Toby Balding .
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Considering how many wonderful racecourses there are in the UK and around the world, my answer might be considered a bit of a surprise as it is one of less high-profile venues, namely Salisbury. I was a director there for many years, and the racecourse has the perfect balance of attracting good horses and customers who enjoy seeing them. My Derby w...
No surprise here: winning the Derby in 1971 with Mill Reef for Paul Mellon, one of the greatest owners of all (see video above). The combination of the history of the race and the challenge of the course are among the main ingredients that make it such a special event, and such a special memory for me. The Derby is totally unique; the winner of the...
Convincing the group of people who think that racing is cruel and the horses are treated badly that they are wrong and getting them to consider the sport from a different viewpoint. Anyone who has ever ridden a Thoroughbred understands their natural competitive spirit and willingness. My worry is the current trend seems to be to appease these oppos...
I feel there is simply too much racing in the UK. So I would like to see less of it, which would hopefully free up more prize money to help balance the costs. The current fixture list puts enormous pressure on everyone, particularly through the summer months, and I think contributes to our obvious staffing problems in Britain.
May 28, 2019 · Winner of the 1971 Derby, Mill Reef, has been described as "the most perfect specimen of a small horse" by trainer Ian Balding. This film looks back at the impact the small, but mighty horse,...
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Former Royal race horse trainer Ian Balding, whose son Andrew still keeps horses for the Queen at Kingsclere in Hampshire, speaks to The Telegraph about Her ...
Dec 5, 2023 · Alas, it rained so heavily on the Knavesmire that Balding wanted to withdraw his potential superstar – but the owner assured his trainer everything would be fine. He was right as Mill Reef carried the familiar black and gold colours to a staggering 10-length victory.
Ian Balding, who trained Mill Reef to win in 1971, reveals what makes it the greatest test of horse and jockey, and why it is so extraordinarily difficult to ride. BY IAN BALDING. What makes The Derby so special is not easy to explain.
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Nov 10, 2018 · Ian Balding, who will be forever linked with the remarkable Mill Reef, passed a significant landmark of his own this week when he turned 80. The master of Kingsclere, before handing on to his son Andrew, enjoyed a career spanning five decades and more than 2,000 winners, landing notable victories for both the Queen and the Queen Mother.
