Ryan Moore ready for an exciting winter season in Japan
Friday, 08 November, 2024 12:22
Ryan Moore, Tom Marquand and Hollie Doyle from left (Photo: Takao Sonoda)
Jockey Ryan Moore, arriving in Japan for a short-term riding stint starting on November 9, visited the Miho Training Center on the 7th to complete his paperwork and discuss his upcoming rides, including his pairing with Saliera in the upcoming G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup. Fellow British jockey couple Tom Marquand and Hollie Doyle, now in Japan for the third consecutive year on short-term licenses, will also target graded stakes wins; Marquand in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup with Scintillation and Doyle in the Fukushima Kinen aboard Satono Ailes d'Or.
These global talents bring excitement as Moore returns with an already impressive record in Japan, having first caught Japanese fans' attention by winning the Queen Elizabeth II Cup back-to-back in 2010 and 2011 with Snow Fairy. For his first G1 challenge this season, Moore will ride Saliera, a half-sister to Salios, whom he guided to victory in the 2019 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes. Aware of Saliera's current form, Moore is optimistic, noting, "A step up is needed from her last two runs, but the course and stamina requirements are well within her capabilities." Moore will be aiming for his tenth JRA G1 title.
Moore will also take part in the G1 Mile Championship at Kyoto on November 17, aboard Charyn, a 4-year-old who has three wins and two second-place finishes in European G1 mile races this year. "He's shown great results," Moore said, "and while the Mile Championship is a tough race, he's talented and exciting. I'm looking forward to this new challenge."
Perhaps the biggest highlight of Moore's Japan tour is the G1 Japan Cup on November 24 at Tokyo, where he will partner with Auguste Rodin, a top-class Irish horse by Deep Impact, who is set to retire to stud at Coolmore in Ireland after this race. "He skipped both the Arc and Breeders' Cup to target the Japan Cup," Moore remarked, "and I'm grateful to the owners. Japanese fans are sure to appreciate this race." However, Moore also acknowledged the challenge, stating, "This is an away game for him, with Japanese horses being very strong over Tokyo's 2400 meters, but I'm confident he can compete." Moore's stay in Japan will extend to December 22 for the G1 Arima Kinen at Nakayama, making his expertise a focal point in Japanese racing this season.
These global talents bring excitement as Moore returns with an already impressive record in Japan, having first caught Japanese fans' attention by winning the Queen Elizabeth II Cup back-to-back in 2010 and 2011 with Snow Fairy. For his first G1 challenge this season, Moore will ride Saliera, a half-sister to Salios, whom he guided to victory in the 2019 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes. Aware of Saliera's current form, Moore is optimistic, noting, "A step up is needed from her last two runs, but the course and stamina requirements are well within her capabilities." Moore will be aiming for his tenth JRA G1 title.
Moore will also take part in the G1 Mile Championship at Kyoto on November 17, aboard Charyn, a 4-year-old who has three wins and two second-place finishes in European G1 mile races this year. "He's shown great results," Moore said, "and while the Mile Championship is a tough race, he's talented and exciting. I'm looking forward to this new challenge."
Perhaps the biggest highlight of Moore's Japan tour is the G1 Japan Cup on November 24 at Tokyo, where he will partner with Auguste Rodin, a top-class Irish horse by Deep Impact, who is set to retire to stud at Coolmore in Ireland after this race. "He skipped both the Arc and Breeders' Cup to target the Japan Cup," Moore remarked, "and I'm grateful to the owners. Japanese fans are sure to appreciate this race." However, Moore also acknowledged the challenge, stating, "This is an away game for him, with Japanese horses being very strong over Tokyo's 2400 meters, but I'm confident he can compete." Moore's stay in Japan will extend to December 22 for the G1 Arima Kinen at Nakayama, making his expertise a focal point in Japanese racing this season.
Article Creds:Daily Sports