Ian Balding, trainer of Mill Reef, dies at 87
The racing world mourns Ian Balding, the celebrated trainer of the legendary Derby winner Mill Reef, who has passed away at the age of 87. A brilliant sportsman and family man.
The racing world mourns Ian Balding, the celebrated trainer of the legendary Derby winner Mill Reef, who has passed away at the age of 87. A brilliant sportsman and family man.
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