Andrew Balding

Who is Andrew Balding?

Andrew Matthews Balding is a racehorse trainer based at Park House Stables, Kingsclere, near Newbury, Berkshire.

Balding attended Caldicott Boys Preparatory School. He became a licensed trainer in January 2003, when he succeeded his father Ian Balding.

His sister is Clare Balding His 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 his wife Anna-Lisa since 15 July 2005. The couple have two sons Jono and Toby, a daughter Flora and a boxer dog Tonto.

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

In 2014, the Baldings' Park House Stables were visited by Irish President Michael D. Higgins as part of his State Visit to the UK.