Andrew Balding making serious tilt at prestigious British Flat trainers’ crown
Trainer Andrew Balding is mounting a competitive challenge for the British Flat trainers' championship title. Despite currently trailing Aidan O'Brien, Balding's recent success at the York Ebor festival has kept him in contention for the prestigious award.
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Plage De Havre, ridden by PJ McDonald (yellow cap), was one of Andrew Balding’s winners at the York Ebor festival. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA Plage De Havre, ridden by PJ McDonald (yellow cap), was one of Andrew Balding’s winners at the York Ebor festival. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA Talking Horses Horse racing Andrew Balding making serious tilt at prestigious British Flat trainers’ crown Balding says victory is ‘very unlikely’ but there is a good chance he will improve on second-place finishes achieved in 2021 and 2024
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