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 Winter Oaks Trial Fillies' Handicap aboard Morrophore.


The Ballydoyle primary has actually been out of action because late August with a tension fracture in his thigh, missing out on partnering the similarity juvenile stars Diamond Necklace, Precise, Puerto Rico and Gstaad to high-level magnificence, while he was likewise missing for the profession 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 thwarted late in the opening Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Nursery Handicap.


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


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


He then ended up 4th aboard Evening Fades for William Haggas 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 publish (Ben Whitley/PA)


"She didn't step fantastic the last day and it would have been nice to be more forward, but 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 huge woman and I just desired to get her out in the clear, get her balanced and get her rolling and she revealed a truly excellent attitude and I was happy with her."


Moore, who was out of luck on his final 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 meeting on Sunday week.


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


He has likewise 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' Championship is on Wednesday and I'm looking forward to it."