Moore Marks Riding Return With Lingfield Double
Ryan Moore marked his return from injury with a double at Lingfield on Wednesday, highlighted by victory in the feature BetMGM Winter Oaks Trial Fillies' Handicap aboard Morrophore.
The Ballydoyle number one has actually been out of action considering that late August with a stress fracture in his femur, missing out on partnering the likes of juvenile stars Diamond Necklace, Precise, Puerto Rico and Gstaad to top-level magnificence, while he was also absent for the career swansong of Delacroix.
Back on track in Surrey, Moore came close to the ideal return when George Boughey's 11-8 favourite Sovereign Wealth was thwarted late in the opening Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Nursery Handicap.
Ryan Moore gets his name on the scoresheet!
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However, he did not need to wait long to fix the record, as he took the initiative aboard Richard Hughes' 1-2 preferred Lazzar in the following Join The Midnite Movement Novice Stakes and never appeared like being rejected in a half-length victory.
Moore informed Sky Sports Racing: "It's been a while so it's excellent to be back."
He then completed fourth aboard Evening Fades for William Haggas in the Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes before pouncing late aboard John and Thady Gosden's 5-4 preferred Morrophore in the meeting's centerpiece.
Morrophore ridden by Ryan Moore goes to publish (Ben Whitley/PA)
"She didn't step terrific the last day and it would have been nice to be more forward, but we had cover and I got a great tow and she's a progressive filly - a nice, big scopey mare who will most likely get a bit more," stated Moore.
"She's a huge lady and I simply wished to get her out in the clear, get her balanced and get her rolling and she showed a really good mindset and I was thrilled with her."
Moore, who was out of luck on his last trip of the day, is now eagerly anticipating a trip to Hong Kong next week, with the Aidan O'Brien-trained Los Angeles and The Lion In Winter entered for the Vase and Mile respectively at the International conference on Sunday week.
(left) was back with a bang at Lingfield (Ben Whitley/PA)
He has also been announced by the Hong Kong Jockey Club as a possible individual in the International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley on December 10.
Moore added: "We have some runners there on the Sunday and I'll be riding next week in Happy Valley so eagerly anticipating that.
"The International Jockeys' Championship is on Wednesday and I'm eagerly anticipating it."