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 primary has run out action since late August with a tension fracture in his femur, losing out on partnering the likes of juvenile stars Diamond Necklace, Precise, Puerto Rico and Gstaad to top-level magnificence, while he was likewise absent for the career swansong of Delacroix.
Back on track in Surrey, Moore came close to the perfect return when George Boughey's 11-8 favourite Sovereign Wealth was prevented 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 effort aboard Richard Hughes' 1-2 favourite Lazzar in the following Join The Midnite Movement Novice Stakes and never ever looked like being denied in a half-length triumph.
Moore told Sky Sports Racing: "It's been a while so it's good 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 striking 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 fantastic the last day and it would have been good to be more forward, but we had cover and I got a good tow and she's a progressive filly - a good, huge scopey mare who will probably get a bit more," said Moore.
"She's a huge girl and I simply wanted to get her out in the clear, get her well balanced and get her rolling and she revealed an actually great mindset and I was delighted with her."
Moore, who ran out 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 went into 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 also 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 anticipating that.
"The International Jockeys' is on Wednesday and I'm anticipating it."