Widely regarded as the finest big-race flat jockey in the world, Ryan Moore is the man Coolmore trust with their best horses on the sport’s biggest stages.
Ryan Moore: Career Record at a Glance
| Country | England |
|---|---|
| Role | Jockey (flat) |
| Career wins | 3,300+ career wins |
| Major (Group/Grade 1) wins | 200+ Group 1 wins |
| Champion titles | 3× British Champion Jockey |
| Signature victories | Four Epsom Derby wins; retained jockey for Aidan O’Brien and Coolmore |
| Estimated net worth (2026) | Not officially disclosed (est. several million) |
Wins, titles and honours are drawn from public racing records; net-worth figures are best-available estimates and, for several figures, are not officially disclosed.
Early Life and Background
Ryan Moore was born on 18 September 1983 in Brighton, England, into a racing family — his father Gary is a trainer and former jockey. Quiet and famously media-shy, Moore let his riding do the talking as he rose to become the most sought-after big-race jockey in the world.
Career and Major Wins
Moore was British Champion Jockey three times early in his career (2006, 2008 and 2009), but his ambitions became global. Since becoming principal rider for Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle and the Coolmore operation, he has prioritised elite international Group 1 success over domestic titles.
He has recorded more than 3,300 wins and passed 200 Group 1 victories in 2024, including four Epsom Derbys aboard Workforce, Ruler of the World, Auguste Rodin and City of Troy. He is widely regarded as the finest big-race jockey of his generation, in demand from the world’s biggest stables.
Style and Reputation
Moore is renowned for his tactical brilliance, strength and ice-cool temperament on the biggest days. Trainers trust him with their best horses precisely because he so rarely gets the big decisions wrong.
Earnings and Wealth
Moore’s personal net worth is not officially disclosed, in keeping with his private nature, but as retained rider for one of racing’s wealthiest operations he earns handsomely from riding fees and a share of prize money across a global schedule.
With a career spanning two decades at the very top and prize-money earnings running into the tens of millions for his owners, his personal fortune is reasonably estimated to run to several million pounds.
Legacy in the Sport
Ryan Moore is regarded as one of the greatest flat jockeys of the modern era — the man the sport’s most powerful stable trusts with its finest horses on the biggest stages in the world.
How Ryan’s Fortune Compares
See how Ryan compares with other racing greats: Frankie Dettori, Sir Tony McCoy, Ruby Walsh, Rachael Blackmore, Willie Mullins, Oisin Murphy. For the full ranking, browse our richest jockeys and trainers guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryan Moore’s net worth in 2026?
Ryan Moore’s net worth is not officially disclosed, but as Coolmore’s retained jockey his earnings are estimated to run to several million pounds.
Who does Ryan Moore ride for?
He is the retained rider for trainer Aidan O’Brien and the Coolmore operation.
How many Epsom Derbys has Ryan Moore won?
He has won four Epsom Derbys.
Is Ryan Moore a champion jockey?
Yes — he was British Champion Jockey three times (2006, 2008 and 2009).