Ryan is the son of David and born and bred into racing. Ryan spent much of his youth around horses and his journey to become a horse trainer began working by his father's side...
Ryan Balfour is one of South Australia's leading trainers of thoroughbred. The stable won the Morphettville Trainers Premiership in season 2017/18. The Balfour Stable maintains arguably the most modern complex within the precinct. The Balfour name is synonymous with Australian racing and the stable has had success across major races internationally and interstate for the past 3 decades.