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 top has been out of action given that 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 top-level magnificence, while he was likewise missing for the career swansong of .


Back on track in Surrey, Moore came close to the perfect return when George Boughey's 11-8 favourite Sovereign Wealth was warded off 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 initiative aboard Richard Hughes' 1-2 preferred Lazzar in the following Join The Midnite Movement Novice Stakes and never looked like being rejected in a half-length triumph.


Moore informed Sky Sports Racing: "It's been a while so it's great 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 pouncing 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 terrific the last day and it would have been nice to be more forward, but we had cover and I got a good tow and she's a progressive filly - a nice, big scopey mare who will most likely get a bit additional," stated Moore.


"She's a huge girl and I simply wished to get her out in the clear, get her well balanced and get her rolling and she revealed a really excellent mindset and I was pleased with her."


Moore, who ran out luck on his final trip 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 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 actually 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 added: "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 anticipating it."