Ryan Moore named Longines world's best jockey

British jockey Ryan Moore poses with the trophy after riding Japan’s superstar horse Maurice to win the 2,000-metre Hong Kong Cup race at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong on December 11, 2016. Australian Zac Purton finished second on Secret Weapon, while Staphanos, ridden by Christophe Soumillon, finished third. PHOTO ANTHONY WALLACE | AFP

By  Deja Vu

What you need to know:

  • Ryan Moore has won many major races around the globe, ridden finest Thoroughbreds, and, broken several impressive records.
  • Ryan Moore, one of the greatest jockeys of his time, clipped his second such title title in recognition of remarkable achievements throughout 2015-2016's season.

Ryan Moore's career is one where all superlative, 'dictionarial' adjectives apply. He has won many major races around the globe, ridden finest Thoroughbreds, and, broken several impressive records.

For the second time in his exceptional career, Britain's amazing Ryan, was crowned “Longines World's Best Jockey” at the annual gala Hong Kong Jockey Club dinner.

With a total of 166 points, he won ahead of Christophe Soumillon (98 points), and, Hugh Bowman (94 points), who are respectively based in France/Australia.

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Ryan Moore, one of the greatest jockeys of his time, clipped his second such title title in recognition of remarkable achievements throughout 2015-2016's season.

PROUD JOINT INITIATIVE

Winner of eight of the qualifying Group/Grade 1 races, including the Longines Hong Kong Mile, Longines Sha Tin Vase, and, the Chantilly Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, it was truly well deserved.

Juan-Carlos Capelli, Longines Vice-President and Head of International Marketing, and Louis Romanet, Chairman of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), presented the British jockey with an elegant 18k rose gold Longines timepiece from The Saint-Imier Collection as well as a crystal vase.

This Award is a proud joint initiative of Longines and the IFHA. It is based upon performances in the 100 highest-rated Group/Grade 1 international events, established in 2014 - Moore was the inaugural winner.

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