Ryan Moore Named Longines World's Best Jockey

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Ryan Moore has won the title of 2021 Longines World's Best Jockey with 112 points. He was a previous recipient of the award in 2014 and 2016. This year, Moore won six qualifying races-from the world's top 100 Group or Grade 1s–aboard five different horses in four countries. His qualifying races are as follows: Longines Hong Kong Vase (Mogul {GB}), G1 Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored by Azizi Developments (Extravagant Kid), Prince of Wales's S. (Love {Ire}), Diamond Jubilee S. (Dream of Dreams {Ire}), Coral-Eclipse (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}), and Irish Champion S. (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}).

Second in the standings was William Buick with 104 points, while James McDonald was third with 96 points. Moore will be honoured in mid-January when the 2021 Longines World's Best Racehorse and Longines World's Best Horse Race winners are announced. For more information, please visit the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities website.

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