Ryan Moore

Ryan Lee Moore (born 18 September 1983) is an English flat racing jockey, who was Champion Jockey in 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is currently the first choice jockey for Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle operation, a role in which he mainly rides horses owned by Coolmore Stud. He also sometimes rides horses for Juddmonte and The Royal Family. As of 2024, Moore has ridden over 200 Group and Grade 1 winners internationally. He has the most British Group & Listed wins of any active jockey.

Personal life

Moore is the son of successful trainer and former jump jockey Gary Moore and brother to jump jockeys Jamie Moore and Joshua Moore, and top amateur jockey Hayley Moore. He has four children.

He is the grandson of trainer Charlie Moore, a well-known character who lived close to Brighton Racecourse.

Career

Moore starting riding at four, introduced to it by his grandfather, and then with the pony club. However, he didn't enjoy cross-country and showjumping; finding it a "bit tame", he decided to pursue competitive racing instead. Legatissimo (2015), Minding (2016), Love (2020) 2000 Guineas – (2) – Gleneagles (2015), Churchill (2017) Ascot Gold Cup – (5) – Estimate (2013), Order of St George (2016), Kyprios (2022, 2024), Scandinavia (2026) British Champions Fillies and Mares Stakes – (2) – Hydrangea (2017), Magical (2018) Cheveley Park Stakes – (3) – Clemmie (2017), Tenebrism (2021), Lake Victoria (2024) Commonwealth Cup – (1) – Caravaggio (2017) Coronation Cup – (5) – Ask (2009), St Nicholas Abbey (2011), Highland Reel (2017), Luxembourg (2024), Jan Brueghel (2025) Coronation Stakes – (3) – Rizeena (2014), Winter (2017), Precise (2026) Epsom Derby – (4) – Workforce (2010), Ruler of the World (2013), Auguste Rodin (2023), City of Troy (2024) Dewhurst Stakes – (5) – Beethoven (2009), Air Force Blue (2015), Churchill (2016), U S Navy Flag (2017), City of Troy (2023) Diamond Jubilee Stakes – (3) – Twilight Son (2016), Merchant Navy (2018), Dream of Dreams (2021) Eclipse Stakes – (6) – Notnowcato (2007), St Mark's Basilica (2021), Paddington (2023), City of Troy (2024), Delacroix (2025), Constitution River (2026) Falmouth Stakes – (4) – Integral (2014), Alice Springs (2016), Roly Poly (2017), Porta Fortuna (2024) Fillies' Mile – (3) – Minding (2015), Rhododendron (2016), Ylang Ylang (2023) International Stakes – (3) – Notnowcato (2006), Japan (2019), City of Troy (2024) Goodwood Cup – (4) – Allegretto (2007), Kyprios (2022, 2024), Scandinavia (2026) July Cup – (2) – U S Navy Flag (2018), Ten Sovereigns (2019) King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes – (2) – Conduit (2009), Highland Reel (2016) King Charles III Stakes – (1) – Mission Central (2026) Lockinge Stakes – (1) – Rhododendron (2018) Oaks – (5) – Snow Fairy (2010), Minding (2016), Love (2020), Tuesday (2022), Minnie Hauk (2025) Nassau Stakes – (6) – Minding (2016), Winter (2017), Fancy Blue (2020), Opera Singer (2024), Whirl (2025), Diamond Necklace (2026) Middle Park Stakes – (1) – Blackbeard (2022) Prince of Wales's Stakes – (3) – Highland Reel (2017), Love (2021), Auguste Rodin (2024) Queen Anne Stakes – (1) – Circus Maximus (2020) Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – (1) – Minding (2016) Vertem Futurity Trophy – (3) – Saxon Warrior (2017), Luxembourg (2021), Auguste Rodin (2022) St James's Palace Stakes – (3) – Gleneagles (2015), Circus Maximus (2019), Paddington (2023) St Leger Stakes – (3) – Capri (2017), Kew Gardens (2018), Continuous (2023) Sun Chariot Stakes – (3) – Integral (2014), Alice Springs (2016), Roly Poly (2017) Sussex Stakes – (2) – The Gurkha (2016), Paddington (2023) Yorkshire Oaks – (5) – Tapestry (2014), Love (2020), Snowfall (2021), Content (2024), Minnie Hauk (2025)

Australia Cox Plate – (1) – Adelaide (2014) Golden Slipper – (1) – Shinzo (2023) Mackinnon Stakes – (1) – Magic Wand (2019) Melbourne Cup – (1) – Protectionist (2014) Ranvet Stakes – (1) – Dubai Honour (2023)

Canada Canadian International Stakes – (3) – Joshua Tree (2013), Hillstar (2014), Cannock Chase (2015) E. P. Taylor Stakes – (1) – Curvy (2015)

France Critérium International – (2) – Johannes Vermeer (2015), Twain (2024) Grand Prix de Paris – (2) – Kew Gardens (2018), Japan (2019) Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud – (2) – Spanish Moon (2009), Novellist (2013) Poule d'Essai des Poulains – (2) – The Gurkha (2016), Henri Matisse (2025) Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe – (2) – Workforce (2010), Found (2016) Prix de Diane – (1) – Diamond Necklace (2026) Poule d'Essai des Pouliches – (1) – Diamond Necklace (2026) Prix du Cadran – (3) – High Jinx (2014), Kyprios (2022, 2024) Prix Jean Prat – (1) – Tenebrism (2022) Prix du Jockey-Club – (3) – The Grey Gatsby (2014), Camille Pissarro (2025), Constitution River (2026) Prix du Moulin – (1) – Circus Maximus (2019) Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère – (1) – Happily (2017) Prix Marcel Boussac – (3) – Found (2014), Ballydoyle (2015), Opera Singer (2023) Prix Maurice de Gheest – (1) – King's Apostle (2009) Prix Morny – (2) Blackbeard (2022), Whistlejacket (2024) Prix Rothschild – (2) – Roly Poly (2017), Mother Earth (2021) Prix Royal-Oak – (2) – Allegretto (2007), Ask (2009) Prix Saint-Alary – (1) – Above The Curve (2022)

Germany Bayerisches Zuchtrennen – (1) – Linngari (2008)

Hong Kong Hong Kong Classic Cup – (1) – Sun Jewellery (2016) Hong Kong Classic Mile – (1) – Sun Jewellery (2016) Hong Kong Derby – (1) – Ping Hai Star (2018) Hong Kong Cup – (2) – Snow Fairy (2010), Maurice (2016) Hong Kong Mile – (1) – Maurice (2015) Hong Kong Sprint – (2) – Danon Smash (2020), Wellington (2022) Hong Kong Vase – (3) – Highland Reel (2015, 2017), Mogul (2020) Queen Elizabeth II Cup – (1) – Presvis (2009)

Ireland Irish 1,000 Guineas – (4) – Marvellous (2014), Winter (2017), Hermosa (2019), Lake Victoria (2025) Irish 2,000 Guineas – (4) – Gleneagles (2015), Churchill (2017), Paddington (2023), Gstaad (2026) Irish Champion Stakes – (5) – The Grey Gatsby (2014), Magical (2019), St Mark's Basilica (2021), Luxembourg (2022), Auguste Rodin (2023) Irish Derby – (4) – Auguste Rodin (2023), Los Angeles (2024), Lambourn (2025), Benvenuto Cellini (2026) Irish Oaks – (4) – Snow Fairy (2010), Snowfall (2021), Savethelastdance (2023), Minnie Hauk (2025) Irish St Leger – (4) – Order of St George (2017), Flag of Honour (2018), Kyprios (2022, 2024) Matron Stakes – (2) – Echelon (2007), Alice Springs (2016) Phoenix Stakes – (3) – Sioux Nation (2017), Little Big Bear (2022), Sun Goddess (2026) Pretty Polly Stakes – (3) – Promising Lead (2008), Minding (2016), Whirl (2025) Tattersalls Gold Cup – (4) – So You Think (2011), Magical (2019), Luxembourg (2023), Los Angeles (2025) Moyglare Stud Stakes – (2) – Love (2019), Shale (2020) Flying Five Stakes – (1) – Fairyland (2019) Vincent O'Brien National Stakes – (2) – Churchill (2016), Henry Longfellow (2023)

Italy Gran Criterium – (1) – Scintillo (2007)

Japan Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes – (2) – Asia Express (2013), Salios (2019) Champions Cup – (1) – Gold Dream (2017) Japan Cup – (2) – Gentildonna (2013), Vela Azul (2022) Mile Championship – (1) – Maurice (2015) Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup – (2) – Snow Fairy (2010, 2011) Tenno Sho – (1) – Maurice (2016)

United Arab Emirates Al Quoz Sprint – (1) – Extravagant Kid (2021) Dubai Golden Shaheen – (1) – Sibelius (2023) Dubai Turf – (2) – Presvis (2011), Real Steel (2016) Dubai Sheema Classic – (1) – Gentildonna (2014) Jebel Hatta – (1) – Presvis (2010)

United States Belmont Derby – (1) – Bolshoi Ballet (2021) Belmont Oaks – (2) – Athena (2018), Santa Barbara (2021) Beverly D. Stakes – (3) – Dank (2013), Euro Charline (2014), Santa Barbara (2021) Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf – (2) – Dank (2013), Tuesday (2022) Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf – (2) – Meditate (2022), Lake Victoria (2024) Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf – (7) – Wrote (2011), George Vancouver (2012), Hit It A Bomb (2015), Mendelssohn (2017), Victoria Road (2022), Unquestionable (2023), Henri Matisse (2024) Breeders' Cup Turf – (5) – Conduit (2008, 2009), Magician (2013), Found (2015), Auguste Rodin (2023) Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational – (1) – Warm Heart (2024) Secretariat Stakes – (1) – Adelaide (2014)

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