Moore Marks Riding Return With Lingfield Double
Ryan Moore marked his return from injury with a double at Lingfield on Wednesday, highlighted by triumph in the feature BetMGM Winter Oaks Trial Fillies' Handicap aboard Morrophore.
The Ballydoyle number one has run out action given that late August with a tension fracture in his thigh, missing out on partnering the likes of juvenile stars Diamond Necklace, Precise, and Gstaad to high-level magnificence, while he was likewise missing for the career 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 warded off late in the opening Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Nursery Handicap.
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However, he did not have to wait long to fix the record, as he took the effort aboard Richard Hughes' 1-2 favourite Lazzar in the following Join The Midnite Movement Novice Stakes and never looked like being denied in a half-length victory.
Moore informed Sky Sports Racing: "It's been a while so it's excellent to be back."
He then finished 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 post (Ben Whitley/PA)
"She didn't step great 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 good, big scopey mare who will probably get a bit more," said Moore.
"She's a huge lady and I just desired to get her out in the clear, get her well balanced and get her rolling and she showed a really great 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 Angeles and The Lion In Winter entered for the Vase and Mile respectively at the International meeting on Sunday week.
Ryan Moore (left) was back with a bang at Lingfield (Ben Whitley/PA)
He has actually also been revealed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club as a possible individual 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 anticipating that.
"The International Jockeys' Championship is on Wednesday and I'm anticipating it."