Moore honoured as Hall of Fame inductee ahead of Champions Day ceremony
Ryan Moore will be formally inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Ascot on Qatar Racing British Champions Day on October 17. The three-time champion jockey, whose career has included an exceptional tally of Group and Grade One successes, joins a select roll call of figures celebrated for their contribution to the sport.
Recognition of a globally successful career
Moore’s induction acknowledges a career spent at the top level on the Flat both in Britain and internationally. The rider’s record includes numerous wins in the world’s leading races and partnerships with many of the sport’s foremost trainers and owners. The Hall of Fame distinction follows a long period of high-profile success and cements his place among the modern greats of the saddle.
Ascot to host the presentation
Ascot, which stages one of Britain’s flagship fixture days in Qatar Racing British Champions Day, will provide the setting for the official presentation on October 17. The day is already a focal point on the domestic calendar and the induction adds a ceremonial highlight for racegoers attending the festival.
Shared honours for a famed Derby winner
The announcement also confirms that Shergar will be inducted on the same day. Best known for his emphatic victory in the 1981 Epsom Derby and subsequent successes at Group level, Shergar is remembered both for his racing achievements and the tragic circumstances surrounding his disappearance in 1983. The stallion becomes the fourteenth equine inductee into the Hall of Fame.
Context within the Hall of Fame
Moore becomes the fourteenth person to be added to the British Racing Hall of Fame. The roll of honoured individuals includes multiple champion jockeys, leading trainers and owners who have shaped the modern era of British and Irish flat racing. The Hall of Fame panel described both inductees as worthy additions who have left a lasting mark on the sport.
- Event:British Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony
- Location:Ascot Racecourse
- Date:Qatar Racing British Champions Day, October 17
- Inductees:Ryan Moore (person), Shergar (horse)
Tribute to key collaborators
In response to the announcement, Moore acknowledged the role of those who supported and developed his career from its early stages. He highlighted the importance of family support in his formative years as well as the opportunities he was given by established trainers. The induction was noted by the Hall of Fame panel as recognition not only of Moore’s results but of his standing within the sport.
What it means for festival racing
Inducting Moore at Ascot on British Champions Day links the honours to a meeting that showcases the season’s top performers and draws significant attention from British and international racing communities. For those attending the festival, the presentation provides an opportunity to celebrate an active participant whose exploits have featured prominently in major domestic and overseas fixtures.
The inclusion of Shergar underscores the Hall’s role in commemorating both human and equine contributions to racing heritage. Together the two inductees represent different eras and aspects of the game: contemporary excellence in the saddle and the enduring legacy of a Derby winner whose memory persists in the public imagination.
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