Moore Marks Riding Return With Lingfield Double
Ryan Moore marked his return from injury with a double at Lingfield on Wednesday, highlighted by success in the feature BetMGM Winter Oaks Trial Fillies' Handicap aboard Morrophore.
The Ballydoyle primary has been out of action since late August with a stress fracture in his thigh, losing out on partnering the similarity juvenile stars Diamond Necklace, Precise, Puerto Rico and Gstaad to high-level splendor, 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 preferred Sovereign Wealth was thwarted late in the opening Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Nursery Handicap.
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However, he did not need to wait long to correct the record, as he took the initiative aboard Richard Hughes' 1-2 favourite Lazzar in the following Join The Midnite Movement Novice Stakes and never ever appeared like being denied in a half-length victory.
Moore told Sky Sports Racing: "It's been a while so it's great to be back."
He then finished 4th 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 conference's centerpiece.
Morrophore ridden by Ryan Moore goes to publish (Ben Whitley/PA)
"She didn't step fantastic the last day and it would have been great to be more forward, however we had cover and I got a nice tow and she's a progressive filly - a great, huge scopey mare who will probably get a bit further," stated Moore.
"She's a huge woman and I just wished to get her out in the clear, get her well balanced and get her rolling and she revealed a truly excellent attitude and I was happy with her."
Moore, who was out of luck on his last ride of the day, is now anticipating a journey to Hong Kong next week, with the Aidan O'Brien-trained Los 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 likewise been revealed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club as a possible participant in the International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley on December 10.
Moore included: "We have some runners there on the Sunday and I'll be riding next week in Happy Valley so looking forward to that.
"The International Jockeys' Championship is on Wednesday and I'm looking forward to it."