article_snippet: But the woman who now runs a 70-box stable in Hampshire is hoping that, having favoured horses over Hansard, the same period definitely turns out to be momentous when the woman who now runs a 70-box stable in Hampshire saddles Court
article_snippet: For Saturday week, trainer and horse have that essential Aintree ingredient — a good story to tell.
article_snippet: Lavelle, who was first invited to spend a week with Balding aged 11 when Balding trained a horse for Balding father, said: 'I was so lucky
article_snippet: When I look back I found the water bucket staggering that, even having ridden ponies, Balding let me ride racehorses.
article_snippet: — a leg injury when falling on Balding point-to-point debut and an infected leg which kept Balding off the course for almost two years and could have ended Balding career.
article_snippet: Lavelle added: 'Having missed the best part of two years, Balding has not had much racing