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 feature BetMGM Winter Oaks Trial Fillies' Handicap aboard Morrophore.
The Ballydoyle primary has been out of action since late August with a tension fracture in his thigh, losing out on partnering the similarity juvenile stars Diamond Necklace, Precise, Puerto Rico and Gstaad to high-level magnificence, while he was also absent for the career swansong of Delacroix.
Back on track in Surrey, Moore came close to the best return when George Boughey's 11-8 favourite 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 initiative 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 victory.
Moore told Sky Sports Racing: "It's been a while so it's great to be back."
He then completed fourth aboard Evening Fades for in the Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes before attacking 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 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 great, big scopey mare who will most likely get a bit more," stated Moore.
"She's a huge woman and I simply wished to get her out in the clear, get her balanced and get her rolling and she showed a really good attitude and I was happy with her."
Moore, who ran out luck on his final trip of the day, is now looking forward to 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 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' Championship is on Wednesday and I'm looking forward to it."