RYAN MOORE delivered Epsom Derby hero Auguste Rodin perfectly on a daring ride to win the Breeders’ Cup Turf.
The man many consider the greatest jockey in the world got a dream passage up the inside rail – but had to work for it – to see off 4-1 American hope Up To The Mark.
Winning trainer Aidan O’Brien said: “Incredible. Ryan knew. What an incredible ride.
“You can see the pace he has but Ryan gave him a brilliant ride.
“He got to the front early but he’s a super horse.
“He was cruising on the dirt – most don’t handle it – and we thought we might have chosen the wrong race.
“But this horse brings together two continents.
“We’re so lucky to have him. I’m so delighted for the lads.”
Moore, whose mount was 9-4 fav, said: “He started well but I got squeezed and it was very messy crossing the main track.
“The horses were all over the place and there was no rhythm, I wasn’t able to do that.
“I was caught back further than ideal and I had to do something different, I went to one of the last resorts.
“He’s been an unbelievable horse from a special pedigree and we thought this was the perfect race for him.
“He’s a brave horse and it was the perfect race, Aidan had him in the most unbelievable shape.”
There was no joy for Frankie Dettori on King Of Steel or Jim Crowley on Mostahdaf.
More to follow.
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