Horsepower
Season 1
British horse trainer Andrew Balding and his Kingsclere stables. Documenting their pursuit of equine stardom, preparing horses for events like Breeders' Cup, Epsom Derby, and Royal Ascot, for owners including The Queen and Qatari royalty.
Where to Watch Season 1
4 Episodes
- Episode 1E1
Episode 1As the 2020 flat racing season draws to a close, Oisin Murphy seeks to defend his Champion Jockey title. However, misdemeanours in his personal life mean he is facing a lengthy ban. Trainer Andrew Balding juggles preparing stable superstar Kameko for a crack at the Breeders’ Cup in Kentucky with recruiting new horses for the 2021 season at the sales. - Episode 2E2
Episode 2As the 2020 flat racing season draws to a close, Oisin Murphy is striving to defend his Champion Jockey title. However, misdemeanours in his personal life mean he is facing a lengthy ban. Trainer Andrew Balding juggles preparing stable superstar Kameko for a crack at the Breeders’ Cup in Kentucky with recruiting new horses for the 2021 season at the sales. - Episode 3E3
Episode 3In the wake of Prince Philip’s death, Andrew and Oisin try to provide The Queen with a lift. Following her comeback race, Alcohol Free is among the favourites to win the 1000 Guineas. Andrew prepares a runner for the Derby, the world’s most important race which he is yet to win, while his Alzheimer suffering father, ex-trainer Ian Balding, recalls his crowning achievement in 1971. - Episode 4E4
Episode 4Five spectacular days of Royal Ascot as Kingsclere sends its strongest team yet to the meeting. Will it be enough to see them compete against racing’s super-powers on the world stage? Oisin’s friendship with Frankie Dettori turns to rivalry as a tightly fought duel goes to the stewards’ room.
