Ryan Moore lands the job

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Ryan Moore was last night confirmed as the No 1 jockey to the Coolmore operation. The 28-year-old Englishman currently in Dubai, said: "I'm absolutely delighted with the appointment, and to be riding for John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith."

Moore has been a regular been feature on Irish Sunday flat meetings in 2012 and also partnered the high profile So You Think on his European campaign for his new employers. An appointment comes some what as a shock as up until now Magnier and his partners had maintained that they would not find an official replacement but merely use "the best available".It was widely believed that Aiden's son Joseph would be first choice this season after his stunning Group 1 success on St Nicholas Abbey in the Breeders Cip last November.

Aidan O'Brien, who trains the majority of the Coolmore partnership horses, said last night: "Ryan has already enjoyed plenty of success as part of the team at Ballydoyle and we are delighted to have him on board."

Bookmakers Paddy Power have responded to the news by stating they will refund all losing bets on the Irish Flat Jockeys Title should Ryan Moore go on to claim the prize. It will apply to all bets placed up until March 30th. Moore is now their 11/10 favourite with previous Ballydoyle incumbent Johnny Murtagh pushed out to 11/4.

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Apparently Richard Hills was not the only one having their swansong at Meydan. Joseph is going to be winding down his stint as a jockey due to his on going weight issues. He's already rode 3 times overweight this season. A real shame.



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Great news for Ballydoyle, that's some serious pilot they have there.

Sad news for Joseph but deep down 95% of us knew that this would inevitably bound to happen sooner rather than later. He's young, in good company and would like him to have a role in Racing in some capacity whether that's National Hunt or Training.
 
SlimChance said:
Apparently Richard Hills was not the only one having their swansong at Meydan. Joseph is going to be winding down his stint as a jockey due to his on going weight issues. He's already ride 3 times overweight this season. A real shame.
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Agree - a thoroughly likeable young man and a very tactically aware and strong jockey. Seeing him togged out put his weight struggle in perspective - he was all ribs and mickey like a tinkers greyhound. If a horse was starved as badly as he was the animal rights crowd would be up in arms.
Thought he had a big year ahead of him this year.

Was this decision taken by Joseph and Aiden though I wonder? Could it be the beginning of the end for the O'Brien - Coolmore dynasty?
 
On The Bridle said:
Agree - a thoroughly likeable young man and a very tactically aware and strong jockey. Seeing him togged out put his weight struggle in perspective - he was all ribs and mickey like a tinkers greyhound. If a horse was starved as badly as he was the animal rights crowd would be up in arms.
Thought he had a big year ahead of him this year.

Was this decision taken by Joseph and Aiden though I wonder? Could it be the beginning of the end for the O'Brien - Coolmore dynasty?
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Classic OTB:lol::lol:
 
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BrianH used to do it annually. It was only fair someone took over. I wanted to start a thread on a five day festival being announced but it seemed like too much hard work. Always next year...
 
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