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 function BetMGM Winter Oaks Trial Fillies' Handicap aboard Morrophore.
The Ballydoyle number one has been out of action considering that late August with a tension fracture in his thigh, losing out on partnering the likes of juvenile stars Diamond Necklace, Precise, Puerto Rico and Gstaad to high-level splendor, while he was likewise absent for the profession 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 warded off 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 remedy 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 accomplishment.
Moore told Sky Sports Racing: "It's been a while so it's excellent to be back."
He then ended up fourth 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 meeting's primary event.
Morrophore ridden by Ryan Moore goes to publish (Ben Whitley/PA)
"She didn't step excellent the last day and it would have been good to be more forward, however we had cover and I got a nice tow and she's a progressive filly - a good, big scopey mare who will most likely get a bit more," said Moore.
"She's a big lady and I simply desired to get her out in the clear, get her well balanced and get her rolling and she showed a truly excellent mindset and I was thrilled with her."
Moore, who ran out luck on his of the day, is now eagerly 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 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."