Ryan Moore

Ryan Moore is an English flat jockey from Newmarket who serves as principal rider for Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle operation, a partnership that has produced a remarkable number of Classic and Group 1 victories. His career record at the highest level places him among the most accomplished flat jockeys in the history of British and Irish racing.

Moore's reputation rests on an ability to read races with extraordinary precision. He is known for delivering horses late, timing his challenges to arrive at the front as close to the line as possible. His style in the saddle is distinctive: still, balanced, and economical with the whip. He has won the Epsom Derby multiple times, including on Ruler Of The World (2013), Australia (2014), and City Of Troy (2024). His Royal Ascot record is extraordinary, with more winners at the meeting than any other active jockey. He has also won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the Breeders' Cup Turf, and numerous Irish Classics.

What separates Moore from his contemporaries is temperament. He is famously reserved in interviews and utterly composed under pressure. Stream Daddy energy aside, this is a jockey who treats a Group 1 final furlong with the same apparent calm as a Monday maiden at Wolverhampton. That composure translates directly to horsemanship; horses settle for him, and his ability to switch off a keen horse in the early stages of a race is a significant tactical advantage. His partnership with O'Brien, which began in earnest around 2008, has produced winners across every major flat racing jurisdiction in the world.

In 2026, Moore will be a central figure at the major flat festivals. He is expected to ride leading contenders at Royal Ascot and the Epsom Derby for the Ballydoyle stable, and his autumn campaigns typically include rides at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the Breeders' Cup, and the Japan Cup. Fans can follow in United Kingdom time.