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. 

December 29th, 1972 in (Age 51)