Horse Racing World Witnesses 4x World’s Best Jockey Lacing Up for Another Race – Meet the Year’s Elite Riders in Action

Ryan Moore, the master of English flat racing and three-time crowned Champion Jockey is unstoppable with his contributions to the sport. The remarkable equestrian‘s ascent to the top was probably inevitable given his family’s strong involvement in the sport. Notably, his siblings are racers, and his father is a successful trainer and former jump jockey.

This year, he walked the gala to become the four-timer to win the prestigious title of LONGINES World’s Best Jockey, a distinction held by none other than the great Frankie Dettori. Sharing the spotlight with other top-tier jockeys, the victor jockey added his name to another return to the race.

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With just one more ride left, the Englishman – Ryan Moore – is poised to emerge as the year’s top-level rider, it was revealed in an exciting Twitter (X) post by World Horse Racing. Its caption read: “With G1 races left in 2023, Ryan Moore is poised to be the leading top level rider of the year with one more ride – TASTIERA in the Arima Kinen – to come Here are the top nine elite riders of the year to date!“

The post further highlighted the lineup of 2023’s Top G1 Jockey’s which looked like—Ryan Moore(19), Irad Ortiz Jr.(15), James McDonald(13), Flavien Prat(12), Frankie Dettori(10), Francisco Goncalves(9), Joao Moreira(9), Junior Alvarado(8), Richard Fourie(8). On Friday night, December 8, Moore won the title of 2023 Best Jockey. Interestingly, Moore was the inaugural recipient in 2014 and maintained his leadership in 2016 and 2021.

In the upcoming G1, Arima Kinen, Moore will be paired with the gifted Tastiera, this year’s Derby winner—an update that sent the racing world into a frenzy. Amidst all the excitement, it was disclosed that Moore is diligently recuperating in the UK despite suffering an injury during a race on the 19th. The plan is for him to return to Japan, while Tastiera resumed training on the 25th, showcasing Moore’s unwavering commitment to the sport.

The 4X best jockey’s journey so far

Ryan Moore has accomplished a great deal throughout his remarkable career. Unquestionably dominant, he is a three-time British Flat Racing Champion Jockey (2006, 2008, and 2009) and a two-time winner of the LONGINES IJC (2009 & 2010).

His most recent victory, a tie with Frankie Dettori, was celebrated at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races Gala Dinner grandly, solidifying his place in the sport’s pantheon of greats.

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Moore is a racing maestro who has won eight of the “World’s Top 100 Group 1 Races,” leaving an enduring impression on the flat racing community. Meanwhile, with no intention to keep his dirt boots, he continues to leave the community in anticipation of his next big win!

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