The colt was trained in the early part of his career by John Gosden and subsequently by Hilal Ibrahim in Dubai and then by Saeed bin Suroor.
Halling was transferred to Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin operation in late 1994 and subsequently gained multiple Group 1 successes, starting with the 1995 Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park followed by the International Stakes at York, ridden on both occasions by Walter Swinburn.
In the 1995 Breeders' Cup Classic, held that year at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, Halling finished eleventh and last.
He finished his racing career at Newmarket, running second to 1,000 Guineas winner Bosra Sham in the 1996 Champion Stakes.
[3] His offspring included Jack Hobbs, Norse Dancer, Cavalryman and Opinion Poll (Goodwood Cup).