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 Winter Oaks Trial Fillies' Handicap aboard Morrophore.
The Ballydoyle top has actually been out of action because late August with a tension fracture in his thigh, missing out on partnering the likes of juvenile stars Diamond Necklace, Precise, Puerto Rico and Gstaad to top-level glory, while he was also absent for the profession swansong of Delacroix.
Back on track in Surrey, Moore came close to the perfect return when George Boughey's 11-8 preferred Sovereign Wealth was prevented late in the opening Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Nursery Handicap.
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However, he did not have to wait long to remedy 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 looked like being denied in a half-length victory.
Moore told Sky Sports Racing: "It's been a while so it's good to be back."
He then completed 4th aboard Evening Fades for William Haggas in the Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes before striking late aboard John and Thady Gosden's 5-4 favourite Morrophore in the conference's centerpiece.
Morrophore ridden by Ryan Moore goes to publish (Ben Whitley/PA)
"She didn't step great the last day and it would have been good to be more forward, however we had cover and I got a great tow and she's a progressive filly - a nice, big scopey mare who will probably get a bit additional," stated Moore.
"She's a huge girl and I simply wanted to get her out in the clear, get her balanced and get her rolling and she revealed a really good mindset and I was thrilled with her."
Moore, who was out of luck on his last ride of the day, is now anticipating a trip to Hong Kong next week, with the Aidan O'Brien-trained Los Angeles and The Lion In Winter got in for the Vase and Mile respectively at the International conference on Sunday week.
Ryan Moore (left) was back with a bang at Lingfield (Ben Whitley/PA)
He has actually likewise been announced by the Hong Kong Jockey Club as a possible participant 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."