MILL REEF WIN WAS BALDING'S FINEST HOUR

IAN BALDING, trainer of the legendary Mill Reef - and father of Classic winner Andrew and TV presenter Clare - has passed away at the age of 87.

- by DAVID YATES

Balding, also a Cheltenham Festival-winning rider, shaped the careers of many top-class horses after taking the reins at Park House Stables in Kingsclere upon the death of Peter Hastings-Bass in 1964, just six months after being named as his assistant.