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 function BetMGM Winter Oaks Trial Fillies' Handicap aboard Morrophore.


The Ballydoyle primary has actually been out of action because late August with a stress fracture in his femur, missing out on partnering the likes of juvenile stars Diamond Necklace, Precise, Puerto Rico and Gstaad to top-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 favourite Sovereign Wealth was prevented late in the opening Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Nursery Handicap.


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However, he did not have to wait long to remedy the record, as he took the initiative aboard Richard Hughes' 1-2 preferred Lazzar in the following Join The Midnite Movement Novice Stakes and never looked like being denied in a half-length accomplishment.


Moore informed Sky Sports Racing: "It's been a while so it's excellent to be back."


He then completed 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 preferred Morrophore in the conference's main event.


Morrophore ridden by Ryan Moore goes to post (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 great tow and she's a progressive filly - a nice, huge scopey mare who will most likely get a bit more," stated Moore.


"She's a big girl and I just wished to get her out in the clear, get her balanced and get her rolling and she showed a truly good attitude and I was delighted with her."


Moore, who was out of luck on his final ride of the day, is now anticipating a trip 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 conference on Sunday week.


Ryan Moore (left) was back with a bang at Lingfield (Ben Whitley/PA)


He has 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 looking forward to that.


"The International Jockeys' Championship is on Wednesday and I'm eagerly anticipating it."