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07-11-2014, 04:25 PM
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Clare Balding- Autobiography.

I've just finished reading this book and it was one of the most enjoyable books I've ever read. Each chapter is named after one of her many horses or dogs that were part of her early years. She uses the animals to "carry" the story of those years which were not always "whiter than white". She comes over as an intelligent and warm human being. I would recommend it, particularly to those interested in the world of horse racing. I got the book from Amazon as a "used" book for only £4.50.
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07-11-2014, 04:35 PM
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Re: Clare Balding- Autobiography.

I really like this lady will see if I can get a download for my kindle.
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07-11-2014, 06:06 PM
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Re: Clare Balding- Autobiography.

always fancied her, had no idea she was gay.............bugger..........any road, might just give the book a try........cheers Alan.......H
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07-11-2014, 06:24 PM
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Re: Clare Balding- Autobiography.

Ok she is only a presenter on TV but she annoys me intensely the way she pretends to be an expert on everything when its only out of books or whatever. Yes I know all about her link with horses but she really gets up my nose.
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07-11-2014, 06:31 PM
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Re: Clare Balding- Autobiography.

I like the programmes she does on walking/rambling. Will look out for her autobiography.
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08-11-2014, 10:39 AM
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Re: Clare Balding- Autobiography.

I like her and think she is great on some subjects. I remember her
doing the swimming on the Olympics and she was hilarious with
some of the contestants and other presenters.
She always tries to lighten the subject which is a good thing I think.
I was surprised she was gay too H but I didn't fancy her so not
so much a shock
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08-11-2014, 02:47 PM
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Re: Clare Balding- Autobiography.

Much as I love horse racing Alan I could never take to Clare Balding, she seems to me to be a very domineering sort of person, far too cocky for my liking and one of the very few presenters on TV that I don’t like. Now she’s everywhere on TV so she must be well liked, that suits me fine if it’ll keep her off the racing programs.

I really felt for the young jockey when she embarrassed him after he won the 2009 Grand National.

“The BBC has apologised after sports presenter Clare Balding told the winning Grand National jockey to 'get his teeth done' on live TV.
Minutes after the biggest win of his career, Liam Treadwell was 'humiliated' when Miss Balding made him show his crooked teeth to millions of viewers.
The 23-year-old jockey initially smiled with his mouth closed but she badgered him to open it.”
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08-11-2014, 03:04 PM
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Re: Clare Balding- Autobiography.

That's a very cruel thing to do I agree Jem, however I do think she's a good presenter normally.
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08-11-2014, 04:11 PM
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Re: Clare Balding- Autobiography.

I love the way she presents the racing on Channel 4, good style to her.Think she looks even better since she has lost a little weight, still that can be said for everyone [laugh]
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13-11-2014, 10:16 PM
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Re: Clare Balding- Autobiography.

Really enjoyed her autobiography and I like her as a presenter. She did a brilliant job at the Olympics and when she presents with Willie Carson at the races, they are like a double act. Didn't see the bit where she "humiliated" Liam Treadwell - but that doesn't sound at all like her usual persona.
 
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