It's party time: many happy returns to these racing names

Andrew Balding: turns 44 todayCredit: Edward Whitaker

Laffit Pincay 70
US Hall of Fame jockey

Andrew Balding 44
Trainer of Casual Look & Phoenix Reach

Heliodoro Gustines 76
Rider of Stage Door Johnny & Forego

Jimmy Etherington 82
Rider of Goldhill & Sweet Story

Steve Holland 66
Rider of Glanford Brigg & Ben More

Harvey Smith 78
Assistant to Sue Smith

Chris DeCarlo 48
Rider of Wise Times & Park Avenue Ball

Nick Bentley 44
Rider of High Alltitude & Ardent Scout

Charlotte Tizzard 33
Rider of Red Brook Lad & Turthen

Kieron Dyer 38
Owner with Tom Dascombe

Tony Bramall 81
Former owner with Sue Bramall

Chris Compton 73
Former point-to-point commentator

John Boyce 57
Bloodstock journalist

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Published on 28 December 2016inNews

Last updated 18:14, 28 December 2016

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