Clare Balding’s dad dies aged 87 as tributes paid to legendary horse trainer

CLARE Balding’s father Ian Balding has died aged 87. Ian was a legendary horse trainer and Cheltenham Festival-winning rider. His family was part of a racing dynasty, which carried on via his son Andrew. Ian was also well-known in the racing world for training the legendary colt Mill Reef. He retired in 2002 and handed…