Ryan Lee Moore (born 18 September 1983) is a British racehorse jockey who was Champion Jockey in 2006, 2008 and 2009. He is currently the first choice jockey for Aidan O’Brien’s operation at Ballydoyle.
British athlete who occasionally rides for Juddmonte and The Royal Family. He has the most British Group wins and is listed for any active rider.
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- Full Name: Ryan Lee Moore
- Occupation: Ryan Moore
- Date of birth: September 18, 1983
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of birth: East Sussex, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Professional Knight
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Parents: Mr. Gary L. Moore, Mrs. Jayne Moore
- Siblings: Jamie Moore, Joshua Moore, Hayley Moore
- Spouse: Mrs. Moore
- Children: Four
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $15 million – $20 million (USD)
Early life
Ryan Moore was born on September 18, 1983, in Brighton, East Sussex, England, to Gary L. Moore, a successful trainer and former jockey, and Jayne Moore. Raised in a family of jockeys, Moore was exposed to horse racing from a young age. His siblings, Jamie Moore, Joshua Moore, and Hayley Moore, are also successful jockeys.
Ryan’s grandfather, Charlie Moore, was a well-known trainer who lived near Brighton Racecourse, and his aunt, Candy Moore, was also a jockey. Ryan started riding at the age of four, learning from his grandfather and the pony club. He was also passionate about rugby and tried out for Brighton and Hove Albion before deciding to pursue a career in horse racing.
Education
Ryan Moore received his preparatory education at a top Brighton primary school and went on to a top secondary school in the city. He attempted A’Levels before putting his formal education on hold to focus on his racing career.
Career
Ryan Moore’s first wins came when he was 16. Over the years, he has amassed over 3,000 career wins. He won the 2,000 Guineas in 2015 and 2017 and the 1,000 Guineas four times in 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2020. He has also won the Epsom Derby four times (2010, 2013, 2023, 2024), the Epsom Oaks four times (2010, 2016, 2020, 2022) and the St Leger Stakes three times (2017, 2018, 2023).
Moore’s other major victories include winning the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes twice (2009, 2016), the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe twice (2010, 2016), the Japan Cup twice (2013, 2022), the Melbourne Cup in 2014, the Breeders’ Cup Turf five times (2008, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2023) and the Pegasus World Cup in 2024.
Ryan Moore has received numerous awards, including the 2003 British Apprentice Flat Jockey Championship and the British Flat Jockey Championship three times (2006, 2008, 2009). He won Apprentice Jockey of the Year and Flat Jockey of the Year in 2006 and the latter award three more times in 2008, 2009 and 2014. He has also been named Longines World’s Best Jockey four times (2014, 2016, 2021, 2023).
As the first choice rider for Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle operation, Moore mainly rides horses owned by Coolmore Stud. He occasionally rides for Juddmonte and The Royal Family. Notable horses he has ridden include Not now, Labor force, Snow Fairy, Pipe, Ruler of the world, Highland Film Roll, Gleneagles, Take care of, Maurice, Churchill, Magic, Auguste Rodin, PaddingtonAnd Troy City.
Social media
Ryan Moore prefers to keep a low profile and does not have any known social media accounts.
Personal life
Ryan Moore is 40 years old and celebrates his birthday on September 18. He is married and has four children. He is five feet seven inches tall and weighs 52 kg. Moore lives with his family in England and enjoys spending his free time with them.
Moore’s mother, Jayne Moore, was initially unsupportive of his racing ambitions, fearing he would not succeed. However, Moore was greatly influenced by his grandfather, Charlie Moore, and rode winning horses for him until his death in 2000.
Richard Hannon was Moore’s first mentor, helping him become a better rider, and Moore helped Hannon win many races until Hannon’s death in 2013. Moore also rode for Sir Michael Stoute and Aidan O’Brien.
Net worth
Ryan Moore has amassed a large fortune from his career as a horseman. He is currently estimated to be worth between $15 million and $20 million (USD).
