Qatar Racing remove horses from top trainer Andrew Balding stable in shock move

QATAR Racing have shockingly removed their horses from the yard of long-time trainer Andrew Balding.

Among the horses to be taken away from the Kingsclere stable is Group 1 winner New Century, who finished fifth in the Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Wednesday.

New Century was one of six Qatar Racing horses removed from Andrew BaldingGetty

The racing operation of Sheikh Fahad al Thani, Qatar Racing had six horses in training with Balding, who has made a flying start to the new season.