Ask a racing fan “Who in your opinion is the best jockey in the world?”, and the name most likely given in response to your question will be “Ryan Moore”.
Born on September 18, 1983 in Brighton, England, Ryan Moore has achieved worldwide jockey recognition, which is testament to his riding expertise and his determination to win.
His tactical awareness combined with a calm approach to the idiosyncrasies of a live race, have made him one of the most successful global jockeys of modern times and make him an online betting favourite with many punters.
How Much Is Ryan Moore Worth?
Moore has amassed thousands of career wins, meaning his share of the prize money has clocked up and up over the years.
For example, he is the only rider in Britain to break the £8m barrier for domestic winnings in a single season (2018), which just goes to show how lucrative a decent year on the track can be for him.
There are no independent figures to verify this, but Ryan Moore's net worth is believed to be around the £11m mark as of the 2025 season.
Personal Life
Despite being in the spotlight on the racecourse, Moore has managed to keep his personal life reasonably private, which is highly commendable of the press, and of a major relief to himself and his loved ones.
It is public knowledge however that he is married to Michelle Saunders, with the couple producing four children.
Ryan Moore Major Wins
Moore's list of major race wins is so bountiful, it would be neigh on impossible to list them all here, but here are some of the principle events in his portfolio:
- 1000 Guineas: Homecoming Queen (2012), Legatissimo (2015), Minding (2016), Love (2020).
- 2000 Guineas: Gleneagles (2015), Churchill (2017).
- Epsom Oaks: Snow Fairy (2010), Minding (2016), Love (2020), Tuesday (2022), Minnie Hauk (2025).
- Epsom Derby: Workforce (2010), Ruler of the World (2013), Auguste Rodin (2023), City of Troy (2024).
- St Leger Stakes: Capri (2017), Kew Gardens (2018), Continuous (2023).
- Irish 1,000 Guineas: Marvellous (2014), Winter (2017), Hermosa (2019), Lake Victoria (2025).
- Irish 2,000 Guineas: Gleneagles (2015), Churchill (2017), Paddington (2023).
- Irish Champion Stakes: The Grey Gatsby (2014), Magical (2019), St Mark's Basilica (2021), Luxembourg (2022), Auguste Rodin (2023).
- Irish Derby: Auguste Rodin (2023), Los Angeles (2024), Lambourn (2025).
- Irish Oaks: Snow Fairy (2010), Snowfall (2021), Savethelastdance (2023).
- Irish St Leger: Order of St George (2017), Flag of Honour (2018), Kyprios (2022, 2024).
- Melbourne Cup: Protectionist (2014).
- Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe : Workforce (2010), Found (2016).
- Hong Kong Cup: Snow Fairy (2010), Maurice (2016).
- Japan Cup: Gentildonna (2013), Vela Azul (2022).
- Dubai Turf: Presvis (2011), Real Steel (2016).
- Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf: Dank (2013), Tuesday (2022).
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf: Meditate (2022), Lake Victoria (2024).
- Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf: Wrote (2011), George Vancouver (2012), Hit It A Bomb (2015), Mendelssohn (2017), Victoria Road (2022), Unquestionable (2023), Henri Matisse (2024).
- Breeders' Cup Turf: Conduit (2008, 2009), Magician (2013), Found (2015), Auguste Rodin (2023).
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*Credit for the photo in this article belongs to Alamy*
