Ryan Moore has been honoured with induction into the British Racing Hall of Fame, joining an elite group of racing figures recognised for their extraordinary contributions to the sport. The announcement celebrates a career that has seen the jockey establish himself as one of the greatest riders of his generation.
Moore, who was 42 at the time of the announcement, expressed his gratitude for the support that shaped his journey from his early days as a jump jockey working alongside his father Gary to becoming an international racing superstar.
"I'm honoured to be inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame. I've been fortunate to work with some brilliant people throughout my career,"he said.
The three-time champion jockey's achievements in the saddle have been remarkable. According to Great British Racing, Moore has recorded more than 3,300 career wins worldwide and four Epsom Derby victories. During his decorated career, he has ridden an astonishing 230 Group and Grade One winners, cementing his status among racing's elite.
Moore was particularly keen to acknowledge those who shaped his rise through the ranks.
"My family's support was so important when I was starting out, and Richard Hannon showed lots of faith in me in the early days as well. I'm also particularly grateful to Sir Michael Stoute and Aidan O'Brien for the opportunities they've given me over the years."
His partnership with Aidan O'Brien and Coolmore proved pivotal in his career trajectory. According to Great British Racing, Moore became the stable's principal jockey in late 2011, a role that helped establish him as a leading rider in international Group 1 racing and opened doors to compete at the highest level across the globe.
"It means a lot to be recognised alongside them and others who have achieved so much in the sport."
Joining an exclusive group
Moore becomes the 14th person inducted into the Hall of Fame, following a distinguished list that includes Lester Piggott, Vincent O'Brien, Pat Eddery, Queen Elizabeth II, Frankie Dettori, Willie Carson, Sir Henry Cecil, Sir Michael Stoute, Prince Khalid Abdullah, Steve Cauthen, Aidan O'Brien, Jack Berry and Major Dick Hern.
Shergar's tragic legacy honoured
Alongside Moore, the legendary racehorse Shergar will also be inducted into the Hall of Fame on the same day. The horse, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, remains one of the most celebrated and iconic figures in British racing history, though his story is marked by tragedy.
Shergar's racing record was extraordinary. The Aga Khan's colt won the 1981 Epsom Derby by a record-breaking 10 lengths, a performance that announced him as a champion of the highest calibre. He followed up that triumph with victories in the Irish Derby and the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, establishing himself as one of the finest middle-distance horses of his era.
However, Shergar's legacy is forever shadowed by his kidnapping in February 1983. The horse was never seen again, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain one of racing's most notorious unsolved mysteries.
Shergar becomes the 14th horse to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, joining Frankel, Brigadier Gerard, Nijinsky, Mill Reef, Dayjur, Dancing Brave, Galileo, Sea The Stars, Stradivarius, Pebbles, Dubai Millennium, Goldikova and Enable.
Official recognition and ceremony
Sophie Able, co-chair of the Hall of Fame panel, underlined the significance of both inductions.
"It was the unanimous decision of the panel that Shergar and Ryan Moore are both truly deserving inductees to the British Racing Hall of Fame. Shergar remains one of the most celebrated and iconic horses in British racing history, while Ryan's outstanding career and achievements in the saddle have established him as one of the great jockeys of his generation."
The formal induction ceremony will take place at Ascot on Qatar Racing British Champions Day. According to Yahoo Sports, the Hall of Fame presentation is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, providing an opportunity to celebrate both Moore's career achievements and Shergar's enduring place in racing folklore.
