Ryan Moore and Shergar Selected for British Racing Hall of Fame

Ryan Moore and the racehorse Shergar will be inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame following a unanimous decision by the selection panel.

Moore’s Career Highlights

Moore began his riding career as a jumps jockey and recorded his first win under rules on Mersey Beat at Towcester. Over more than three decades, he has achieved over three thousand victories and established a global reputation. His major wins include the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Japan Cup, Tenno Sho, Hong Kong Cup, Melbourne Cup and multiple Breeders’ Cup races.

Moore was British champion apprentice jockey in 2003 and won the champion jockey title three times between 2006 and 2009. He has secured 18 British Classics, 99 Royal Ascot winners and has been named Longines World’s Best Jockey four times. He has also ridden over two hundred Group or Grade I winners. Moore wore the late Queen Elizabeth II’s colours to victory in the Gold Cup with Estimate.

He becomes the fourteenth person to enter the Hall of Fame. The presentation will take place at Ascot on Qatar Racing British Champions Day on October 17.

Shergar’s Achievements

Shergar, foaled in 1978, was trained by Michael Stoute. After early successes in the Classic Trial at Sandown and the Chester Vase, he won the 1981 Derby at Epsom by ten lengths, a margin that remains a record. He followed this with victory in the Irish Derby and the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

After retirement, Shergar stood at stud for one season before being kidnapped in 1983. He is recognised for his exceptional performances on the track and becomes the fourteenth horse to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Panel Statement

The panel noted that both inductees have made remarkable contributions to British racing and will be formally recognised at the upcoming ceremony at Ascot.