He was born in the United States where his father, also named Gerald, ran a polo team and is part of a famous racing family; his brother is Ian Balding, also a retired trainer who trained Mill Reef to win the Epsom Derby.
He was born in the United States. His father ran a polo team. His father was also named Gerald. His father is part of a famous racing family. His father is also named Gerald. His brother is Ian. This is also. This Ian is balding a retired trainer. This retired trainer trained Mill Reef to win the Epsom Derby.