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It was released that ITV have renewed their contract for the racing too 2030. Having just read this article on Ryan Moore I was surmised to find out a member of their staff! Cushty for some!
Mike Dillon, media consultant for ITV Racing and former public relations officer for Ladbrokes (bookmaker) :
« He is undoubtedly the best jockey in the world. I watched the Eclipses Stakes about ten times and I still don’t understand how Delacroix could have won... He does things that others don’t. I note an evolution in his way of going up. I noticed that three hundred meters from the finish, he gives his horses a breath of fresh air, leaving his rivals with the impression that he doesn’t have the measure. I don’t know if he does it consciously or not... One thing is certain, it’s often him who passes the post as the winner. I long thought that we would never see a jockey like Lester Piggott’s talent again, but I believe that Ryan Moore has surpassed him. The success that is his with Aidan O'Brien’s thoroughbreds is exceptional. And the Irish coach still manages to be surprised by his jockey’s inspirations. Sometimes, upon returning to the scales, he shakes his head and says 'but how did he do that?' In fact, Aidan O'Brien admires his jockey. That means everything. ”
Mike Dillon, media consultant for ITV Racing and former public relations officer for Ladbrokes (bookmaker) :
« He is undoubtedly the best jockey in the world. I watched the Eclipses Stakes about ten times and I still don’t understand how Delacroix could have won... He does things that others don’t. I note an evolution in his way of going up. I noticed that three hundred meters from the finish, he gives his horses a breath of fresh air, leaving his rivals with the impression that he doesn’t have the measure. I don’t know if he does it consciously or not... One thing is certain, it’s often him who passes the post as the winner. I long thought that we would never see a jockey like Lester Piggott’s talent again, but I believe that Ryan Moore has surpassed him. The success that is his with Aidan O'Brien’s thoroughbreds is exceptional. And the Irish coach still manages to be surprised by his jockey’s inspirations. Sometimes, upon returning to the scales, he shakes his head and says 'but how did he do that?' In fact, Aidan O'Brien admires his jockey. That means everything. ”
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Grand Prix de Paris (Gr. I): Ryan Moore, the Goat of galloping races
On the eve of riding Trinity College, in Longchamp, in a Grand Prix de Paris that he has already won twice with Kew Gardens (2018) and Japan (2019), the English jockey Ryan Moore multiplies very high-level performances in 2025. What could make the current number 1 at Ballydoyle the best jockey on the planet at a gallop, or even one of the greatest ever?
In sports, the acronym composed of four letters GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) blooms everywhere. Serving to qualify the best athletes of all time in their discipline, it is regularly used, especially on social networks. If it is sometimes overused, this term sticks to Ryan Moore, Aidan O'Brien’s flagship jockey. At a time when the current events are intense, in France as well as abroad, it is not a weekend where we do not hear about him on the international scene.
A rare inspiration, last Saturday, in the Eclipes Stakes of Sandown (England) riding on Delacroix, the Englishman arouses admiration and achieves perhaps the greatest season of his career. If he has already obtained the supreme distinction of international jockey of the year on three occasions (Longine World Best Jockey Award) and that he holds, at the same time, the record for victories in groups I in the year (20 successes achieved in 2015), he keeps up the masterclasses and maintenance – over the duration - a rare level of performance at the highest level.
Trained respectively by Richard Hannon and Sir Michael Stoute, on the other side of the Channel, the one who was predestined for real football qualities does not find the net but wins with the Irishman Aidan O'Brien (more than 150 groups I to their credit), decisive passer and factor X in the success of a professional driven by a fierce desire to succeed.
More comfortable on horseback than in front of microphones and cameras, he gives up little about his personality. Confusing for some, stripping for others, devilishly effective for all, Ryan Moore is told here by those who gravitate (near or far) around him.
Aidan O'Brien, coach of Ballydoyle and number 1 in Europe:
“Ryan never accepts that it is enough. He is a true pro, ultra rigorous, often very hard on himself. One feels an incredible hunger in him, an unwavering determination. He is entirely dedicated to his job, to the horses he rides. I observe that he always seeks to understand them, to bring them to their top level. In the saddle, he exudes a lot of confidence. Everyone looks at him. His experience is an asset and he is in an age group (40/45 years) where jockeys often reach their best level. Ryan, we don’t tell him what to do, we listen to him. I think he reads the races better than anyone else. This allows him not to panic. We see that he anticipated the actions, that he often has two or three steps ahead. And when he makes a decision, everything seems clear. What he has in him is very rare.
David Yates, journalist at the Daily Mirror:
« I see in him someone very intelligent. I think he is quite misunderstood. People think that he is not empathetic. It must be said that he is not demonstrative, but I find him quite fascinating. And I know that he has a true greatness of soul. Recently, a jockey had an accident at a racetrack and it was Ryan Moore who came to drop off his things at the hospital. We also know that he is very attached to his family cocoon. I remember driving past his house in Newmarket and seeing him in the garden playing football with his son Toby. He also encourages journalists to be cautious. We are not going to question him like we question the other jockeys. We learn very quickly not to ask him what this or that victory represents. What is needed is to engage him on the technical aspect. He is not one of those who does the show. He is not there to entertain the gallery. He is there to do his job and win races. He doesn’t drink. He does not smoke. His lifestyle is irreproachable. His driving force is competition. His essence is winning. In England, I currently consider that Oisin Murphy is exceptional but that Ryan Moore is still a tone above. Even though I am less familiar with the quality of professionals elsewhere in Europe, I cannot find an equivalent on the Old Continent.
Christophe Soumillon, French jockey
« The first time I met him, it was supposed to be in 2006 or 2007, in Mauritius, during the jockeys' championship. At that time, there were all the best French jockeys of the time, namely Olivier Peslier, Dominique Bœuf and Thierry Thulliez, and Ryan Moore was already announced as the future crack of English races. And it’s true that we saw him adapt very quickly to this racetrack he didn’t know. I had the chance to see him again the following winter and to spend winters in Hong Kong and Japan with him. For about fifteen years, he has continued to show that he was the best in all major races whether in Europe or worldwide. Now, he is Aidan O'Brien’s first jockey and when we associate the best at the highest level, it is very difficult to see them beaten when they take a good horse to the races. Strategically, it is someone who is always able to put themselves out of reach of bad blows. For some, he does not give the impression of being someone very joyful or happy when he wins races, but he internalizes a lot; he is someone very serious, who aims for excellence. He is the opposite of Frankie Dettori, who by his exuberance knows how to celebrate victories, but on longevity, serenity, work and regularity, I have never seen a jockey at this level. He is in search of breaking all records, including that of Lester Piggott. He is led to become the greatest jockey in the history of European races, but also worldwide.
He is unbeatable on many points. Of course, we can say that he has the right horses, but to get to this situation, he had to show his seriousness and his desire to persevere and never give up. He is one of the jockeys who does the most kilometers in the year to travel around the world and he remains able to be in shape, maintain his weight, be strong on horseback and be present at major events. Afterwards, there are people who are for or against him, I am for.
Mickaël Barzalona, French jockey
I must say that what strikes me about him is notably his knowledge of horses. Whatever the race, in any country, in England, in France, in Hong Kong or in the United States, he is rarely involved in big movements. He is never in a bad way and is rarely surprised by the circumstances of a race. Beyond these technical considerations, he is a good person, who can always be relied upon.
Grand Prix de Paris (Gr. I): Ryan Moore, the Goat of galloping races
On the eve of riding Trinity College, in Longchamp, in a Grand Prix de Paris that he has already won twice with Kew Gardens (2018) and Japan (2019), the English jockey Ryan Moore multiplies very high-level performances in 2025. What could make the current number 1 at Ballydoyle the best jockey on the planet at a gallop, or even one of the greatest ever?
In sports, the acronym composed of four letters GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) blooms everywhere. Serving to qualify the best athletes of all time in their discipline, it is regularly used, especially on social networks. If it is sometimes overused, this term sticks to Ryan Moore, Aidan O'Brien’s flagship jockey. At a time when the current events are intense, in France as well as abroad, it is not a weekend where we do not hear about him on the international scene.
A rare inspiration, last Saturday, in the Eclipes Stakes of Sandown (England) riding on Delacroix, the Englishman arouses admiration and achieves perhaps the greatest season of his career. If he has already obtained the supreme distinction of international jockey of the year on three occasions (Longine World Best Jockey Award) and that he holds, at the same time, the record for victories in groups I in the year (20 successes achieved in 2015), he keeps up the masterclasses and maintenance – over the duration - a rare level of performance at the highest level.
Trained respectively by Richard Hannon and Sir Michael Stoute, on the other side of the Channel, the one who was predestined for real football qualities does not find the net but wins with the Irishman Aidan O'Brien (more than 150 groups I to their credit), decisive passer and factor X in the success of a professional driven by a fierce desire to succeed.
More comfortable on horseback than in front of microphones and cameras, he gives up little about his personality. Confusing for some, stripping for others, devilishly effective for all, Ryan Moore is told here by those who gravitate (near or far) around him.
Aidan O'Brien, coach of Ballydoyle and number 1 in Europe:
“Ryan never accepts that it is enough. He is a true pro, ultra rigorous, often very hard on himself. One feels an incredible hunger in him, an unwavering determination. He is entirely dedicated to his job, to the horses he rides. I observe that he always seeks to understand them, to bring them to their top level. In the saddle, he exudes a lot of confidence. Everyone looks at him. His experience is an asset and he is in an age group (40/45 years) where jockeys often reach their best level. Ryan, we don’t tell him what to do, we listen to him. I think he reads the races better than anyone else. This allows him not to panic. We see that he anticipated the actions, that he often has two or three steps ahead. And when he makes a decision, everything seems clear. What he has in him is very rare.
David Yates, journalist at the Daily Mirror:
« I see in him someone very intelligent. I think he is quite misunderstood. People think that he is not empathetic. It must be said that he is not demonstrative, but I find him quite fascinating. And I know that he has a true greatness of soul. Recently, a jockey had an accident at a racetrack and it was Ryan Moore who came to drop off his things at the hospital. We also know that he is very attached to his family cocoon. I remember driving past his house in Newmarket and seeing him in the garden playing football with his son Toby. He also encourages journalists to be cautious. We are not going to question him like we question the other jockeys. We learn very quickly not to ask him what this or that victory represents. What is needed is to engage him on the technical aspect. He is not one of those who does the show. He is not there to entertain the gallery. He is there to do his job and win races. He doesn’t drink. He does not smoke. His lifestyle is irreproachable. His driving force is competition. His essence is winning. In England, I currently consider that Oisin Murphy is exceptional but that Ryan Moore is still a tone above. Even though I am less familiar with the quality of professionals elsewhere in Europe, I cannot find an equivalent on the Old Continent.
Christophe Soumillon, French jockey
« The first time I met him, it was supposed to be in 2006 or 2007, in Mauritius, during the jockeys' championship. At that time, there were all the best French jockeys of the time, namely Olivier Peslier, Dominique Bœuf and Thierry Thulliez, and Ryan Moore was already announced as the future crack of English races. And it’s true that we saw him adapt very quickly to this racetrack he didn’t know. I had the chance to see him again the following winter and to spend winters in Hong Kong and Japan with him. For about fifteen years, he has continued to show that he was the best in all major races whether in Europe or worldwide. Now, he is Aidan O'Brien’s first jockey and when we associate the best at the highest level, it is very difficult to see them beaten when they take a good horse to the races. Strategically, it is someone who is always able to put themselves out of reach of bad blows. For some, he does not give the impression of being someone very joyful or happy when he wins races, but he internalizes a lot; he is someone very serious, who aims for excellence. He is the opposite of Frankie Dettori, who by his exuberance knows how to celebrate victories, but on longevity, serenity, work and regularity, I have never seen a jockey at this level. He is in search of breaking all records, including that of Lester Piggott. He is led to become the greatest jockey in the history of European races, but also worldwide.
He is unbeatable on many points. Of course, we can say that he has the right horses, but to get to this situation, he had to show his seriousness and his desire to persevere and never give up. He is one of the jockeys who does the most kilometers in the year to travel around the world and he remains able to be in shape, maintain his weight, be strong on horseback and be present at major events. Afterwards, there are people who are for or against him, I am for.
Mickaël Barzalona, French jockey
I must say that what strikes me about him is notably his knowledge of horses. Whatever the race, in any country, in England, in France, in Hong Kong or in the United States, he is rarely involved in big movements. He is never in a bad way and is rarely surprised by the circumstances of a race. Beyond these technical considerations, he is a good person, who can always be relied upon.
I’d wondered who was in Ed’s ear when he’s spewing out odds and biggin’up horses! Anyway nice insights abound.
Good luck all.
Good luck all.
What a load of codswallop! Moore better than Piggott? Never in a billion years!
Delacroix got up in the nick of time to win from a seemingly impossible position. Moore was very lucky. Had he not got up it was his own fault. He was out-ridden; out thought; out-manoeuvred.
Delacroix got up in the nick of time to win from a seemingly impossible position. Moore was very lucky. Had he not got up it was his own fault. He was out-ridden; out thought; out-manoeuvred.
To get anywhere near an agreement it'll take as assessment of 1000+ rides socherry picking to suit an agenda will only mean the thread will last longer than the " will constitution hill run or not " tedium.
Even then as with everything else that can never be proven each will believe what they believe to be fact including the dreaded nostalgia trip.
Good luck today all
Even then as with everything else that can never be proven each will believe what they believe to be fact including the dreaded nostalgia trip.
Good luck today all
Has the maestro ever ridden for Gosden senior? I like his win on Rodrigo de Triano (2000G) and Royal Academy in the USA.
Royal Academy with the yank commentary is my favourite ever, Lester Piggott, flailing away!!!
Delacroix got up in the nick of time to win from a seemingly impossible position. Moore was very lucky. Had he not got up it was his own fault. He was out-ridden; out thought; out-manoeuvred.
Piggot was before my time watching, we will deffo see a statue of Moore however he’s compared. Could be said statue will have more personality! 
Two things that stood out to me was that ITV use and Emily? - An ex Lacrooks insider. I’d mentioned before that when ITV took over Ed was ripping everything that AOB ran. That’s now dried up.
Secondly a fellow poster (uptheirons) had suggested, well stated! - that Moore gets told what to ride. He has a Leger input to just riding winners as the comments say.
Even Barzalona mentions his knowledge of horses from all over the world. So with all that being said how on earth did they confuse the trips for two of their horses this year?
People had laughed when it was suggested by Moore that Delacroix was a miler. Quotes were posted. I suppose we’ll see in time.
Two things that stood out to me was that ITV use and Emily? - An ex Lacrooks insider. I’d mentioned before that when ITV took over Ed was ripping everything that AOB ran. That’s now dried up.
Secondly a fellow poster (uptheirons) had suggested, well stated! - that Moore gets told what to ride. He has a Leger input to just riding winners as the comments say.
Even Barzalona mentions his knowledge of horses from all over the world. So with all that being said how on earth did they confuse the trips for two of their horses this year?
People had laughed when it was suggested by Moore that Delacroix was a miler. Quotes were posted. I suppose we’ll see in time.
Mike Dillon actually made the Ante Post prices immediately after a race for Ladbrokes and they layed those prices to significant amounts,unlike the Bookies mouth pieces today who are told what the prices are(and still will not Lay them).
A life times experience in Horse Racing
A life times experience in Horse Racing
Without a doubt a wealth of knowledge. Might have been better on a panel giving his views as a race watcher with great experience.
I can recall after Treve win her first Viemille that he pointed out how she’d quickened twice. Never heard someone say that until then.
I can recall after Treve win her first Viemille that he pointed out how she’d quickened twice. Never heard someone say that until then.
surpassed lester, sorry but lester was riding group1 winners for many many different trainers, in an era ,( even with vincent), the trainers then they werent as dominant as coolmore are, you had great trainers from cecil hern harwood and great horses and fantastic jockeys , it was really a level playing field , imagine lester riding now for coolmore , and telling Them what hes riding, hed have about 50 classic winners , .
, sorry but lester was riding group1 winners for many many different trainers, in an era ,( even with vincent), the trainers then they werent as dominant as coolmore are, you had great trainers from cecil hern harwood and great horses and fantastic jockeys , it was really a level playing field , imagine lester riding now for coolmore , and telling Them what hes riding, hed have about 50 classic winners , .
It's all about opinions Elis,
I think Lester was the best but,one thing is certain,Coolmore would tell him what he was going to ride today
I think Lester was the best but,one thing is certain,Coolmore would tell him what he was going to ride today
perhaps thats why lester wouldnt even have considered the job , but imagine lester on coolmore horses 
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I’m glad that it gave you a laugh, would loved to have seen the pig king of the Derby, one clip that recall was in the breeders cup? When he stole a Jockies whip?
It’s true that Ryan is head and shoulders above our jockeys especially over staying trips , I’d not ever have him as a great judge of pace over sprint trips.
It’s a contradiction I know! As he wins over short on 2 yr olds then wins far on 3 + yr olds.
Those winning 2 yr olds don’t go short when they are 3 with any regularity or success.
And as it’s said racing and breeding is all about speed!!
It’s a contradiction I know! As he wins over short on 2 yr olds then wins far on 3 + yr olds.
Those winning 2 yr olds don’t go short when they are 3 with any regularity or success.
And as it’s said racing and breeding is all about speed!!
Watch El gran senors guineas, you will see
A horse quicken twice, and in a group one, beating
A really horse in chief singer, with group 1 winners
Strung out behind, best miler I’ve seen
A horse quicken twice, and in a group one, beating
A really horse in chief singer, with group 1 winners
Strung out behind, best miler I’ve seen
Piggott best jock by a distance, be another 100 yesrs
Before we see another Lester, if he rode Frankel it would
Of never came off the bridle, in any of its runs
Before we see another Lester, if he rode Frankel it would
Of never came off the bridle, in any of its runs
I’d not seen but thank you I will try to look it up. It’s difficult to find videos of old races, wish there was a site that carried them.
espmadrid over on You Tube has loads of videos including Lester Piggott's greatest races, below is the link to the Piggott videos..
https://tinyurl.com/de7k5mvt
Suggest you go to espmadrid's homepage sometime, https://www.youtube.com/user/espmadrid where you can click on the 'Videos' or 'Playlists' tabs for info.
https://tinyurl.com/de7k5mvt
Suggest you go to espmadrid's homepage sometime, https://www.youtube.com/user/espmadrid where you can click on the 'Videos' or 'Playlists' tabs for info.
Thanks a lot Top 2 I’ll bookmark them. Much appreciated.
At the Derby in 1977 you could hear the crack of Lester's whip over all the crowd cheering etc.The Minstrel got home by a head?....no sound like that today..
That’s a sign of natural talent.
That story is a bit savage Lead On, I guess if we want to keep the sport something had to change.
Anyone remember Queally on Twice Over in the Breeders Cup think Ravens Pass won it that yer on the synthetic at Santa Anita. Forget how many he gave the poor horse but I know it’s over 12. Was brutal viewing.
I’m undecided if it brings out more, but I’m certain that Moore is cunning in its use. There’s a great photo of Jans Brugel with Calandagan just behind, Moores whip is there in front of the French colts face. In tight finishes I’ve seen Moore use that tactic and don’t blame the horse for not going by and risking a whack on the nose!
Different generations are hard to compare but here’s a question for those who are experienced enough to know.
Was Lester riding amongst a much better group overall than what Moore is riding against now?
Whilst he’s talented for sure, I’m often flabbergasted at how easy he’s employs the same tactics time and again with the other jockies not even contesting his space.
For me horses who aren’t true Group 1 have nicked races from sitting handy and kicking off the bend past their pacemakers, whilst others sit too far back and get caught up in traffic.
It must be like shucking peas to him against this lot!
That story is a bit savage Lead On, I guess if we want to keep the sport something had to change.
Anyone remember Queally on Twice Over in the Breeders Cup think Ravens Pass won it that yer on the synthetic at Santa Anita. Forget how many he gave the poor horse but I know it’s over 12. Was brutal viewing.
I’m undecided if it brings out more, but I’m certain that Moore is cunning in its use. There’s a great photo of Jans Brugel with Calandagan just behind, Moores whip is there in front of the French colts face. In tight finishes I’ve seen Moore use that tactic and don’t blame the horse for not going by and risking a whack on the nose!
Different generations are hard to compare but here’s a question for those who are experienced enough to know.
Was Lester riding amongst a much better group overall than what Moore is riding against now?
Whilst he’s talented for sure, I’m often flabbergasted at how easy he’s employs the same tactics time and again with the other jockies not even contesting his space.
For me horses who aren’t true Group 1 have nicked races from sitting handy and kicking off the bend past their pacemakers, whilst others sit too far back and get caught up in traffic.
It must be like shucking peas to him against this lot!
That was against the mighty Zenyatta, in the Breeders Cup.
Without doubt this crop of jockeys is poor.
Not knowing where to ride on a track when there has been an obvious track bias in previous races.
Unable to judge pace.
Unable to have a plan B once plan A is out of the window.
Without doubt this crop of jockeys is poor.
Not knowing where to ride on a track when there has been an obvious track bias in previous races.
Unable to judge pace.
Unable to have a plan B once plan A is out of the window.
Yes you’re right Brandy and a few are in agreement about the standard of riders about at the mo for your reasons given.
Eddery, Roberts, Carson, Cauthen, Starkey, Swinburn, Cochrane, Reid. These are local ones I can remember off hand. Ireland and France did have a couple of very good jockeys too.
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