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Ian Balding recovering well

Tuesday 10 May 2011 12:36, UK

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Former trainer Ian Balding continues to recover after undergoing emergency surgery following a kick in the stomach from a horse last week.

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Steady progress after surgery

Former trainer Ian Balding continues to recover after undergoing emergency surgery following a kick in the stomach from a horse last week. Balding, known for his exploits with the likes of Mill Reef and Lochsong, now helps out his son Andrew but was kicked in the stomach by a horse at Kempton last Wednesday and was rushed to a hospital in Chertsey. Andrew Balding reported: "He's making steady progress. The surgery went well and as long as there are no complications he should be out by next week. He's pretty tough."

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