Ryan Moore

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todays results from Kempton particularly highlight the class gulf between Moore and the others...make a note of Jamie Spencers mounts/odds today...compared with Moore's...and see how RM regularly gets more out of his mounts per market chance.

JS is his nearest challenger...and he isn't anywhere near the level Moore operates on....waht chance the others???

Check out Moore on Cordell today...looked like getting swamped but still had enough left to run out a comfy winner.

no bull..no showboating...just straightforward meat and potatoes riding.

the guy is something special
 
I completely agree

On my recent trip to Dubai - and racing in Nad Al Sheba - it struck me how tactically brilliant this guy often is. Doesn't always get it right but I agree with you; an absolutely fantastic pilot. One to always have on your side. The day I saw him he was magic on Hard Top and rode an even better race on the German trained horse [starts with C] that just got done at a big price. Immense.
 
I am not the greatest jockey watcher and have always believed that the differences between the top ones is pretty marginal. But have to agree that Ryan is a bit special. He makes it all seem so natural. Hes got the lot

Agree Bobbyjo. Really does know where he is and where he should be at all times
 
You want to break down the jockey stats at different distances per course Clive.

You will that some jockeys really struggle with certain "tests"

Richard Hughes for instance...before his Epsom debacle on a fancied one last year...his stats for the 8f trip ...think it was that...at Epsom were dire..he duly gave a short fav a stinker and got panned for it...but his previous stats over that "test" told you he would struggle.
 
I agree that jockeys suit certain course and often distances too. Plenty of examples. Dettoris style is very suited to York, fallon not great at Goodwood and so on
 
Really enjoyed it Suny. The public enclosure is free for everybody and it's an interesting experience that we spent the first few races in before heading upstairs to the hospitality area where there's no gambling but - in our lounge at least - there was a competition for everyone where you pick a winner and runner up in each race and the person who gets the most points [there's a system in place at the end] can win up to million dirhams! [around 200k Euro or so]

But aside from that [betting wise most people will have their own accounts anyway although you'd want to be phoning as all the websites are blocked in UAE] there's a decent enough view of the track and - aside from World Cup day - I'm told that the crowds are all reasonable enough but there's enough space so you can get around easily. If you want to go down and have a look at the parade ring then it's no problem whatsoever.

Basically, like the Dubai Golf Classic and the Tennis Tournament, what you have is a lot of stars who you can see at close proximity without the hassle of the crowds you'd get to see them at home. I got to see Curlin in action and close up and it was quite the thrill. I'm jealous to hear from my friends I was visiting out there that there's great anticipation about DWC day. It's one of the social events of the calendar out there but from what I can see, it won't be anywhere near as hectic as negotiating the crowds would be at Fairyhouse tomorrow for example!!
 
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