Ryan Moore and Shergar to be inducted into Hall of Fame at Ascot Champions Day

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Jockey Ryan Moore and iconic racehorse Shergar have been confirmed as the latest legends in the sport to be inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame.The pair will officially be honoured at Ascot’s British Champions Day on October 17 with a ceremony to officially enter their names into the Hall of Fame.Walter Swinburn on Shergar, 1981talkSPORT BET Betting Offer – Get up to £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*Moore has ridden winners consistently over the years, primarily as the first choice jockey for Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien, which has helped him be considered as one of the best flat jockey of all time.With over 3,400 winners to his name, including dominating the biggest races Britain and Ireland have to offer, it’s no surprise this jockey will be inducted in.Moore ‘honoured’ to be inductedMoore will become the 14th person to enter the Hall of Fame, joining the likes of other jockeys Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori, Willie Carson and Steve Cauthen.British Racing Hall of Fame inducteesLester Piggott – Jockey Vincent O’Brien – Trainer Pat Eddery – Jockey Queen Elizabeth II – Special Contributor Frankie Dettori – Jockey Willie Carson – Jockey Sir Henry Cecil – Trainer Sir Michael Stoute – Trainer Prince Khalid Abdullah – Special Contributor Steve Cauthen – Jockey Aidan O’Brien – Trainer Jack Berry – Special Contributor Major Dick Hern – Trainer Ryan Moore – JockeyThe 43-year-old has scooped 231 Group 1 and Grade 1 victories worldwide.He’s also become British champion jockey three times, landing 4 Derby’s at Epsom, two Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe trophies, Breeders’ Cup titles, and numerous more victories in Ireland, Hong Kong, Japan, UAE and Australia, including the Melbourne Cup.Moore was quick to pass recognition of his achievements to acknowledge others. He explained: “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. 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. It means a lot to be recognised alongside them and others who have achieved so much in the sport.”Shergar’s legacyShergar, a colt trained by Stoute, was an incredible racehorse who made quite the mark in the history books.And will be fittingly inducted into the British Hall of Fame on the same day as Moore.Shergar still holds the record for his absolute demolition in winning the historic Derby at Epsom, by a staggering ten lengths in 1981.It remains the largest winning margin in its 246-year history.The colt then wen ton to win the Irish derby and then the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Ascot.While his career ended in a disappointing result in the St Leger, his legacy would have lived on when he retired to stud.But instead of siring the next legends of the sport, he was shockingly abducted by armed men from Ballymany Stud in County Kildare, Ireland in 1983.It remains a mystery just what this horse could have produced but instead we can admire his short-lived career rather than focusing on the tragedy.Shergar will also become the 14th horse to join the British Racing Hall of Fame, joining others like Frankel, Nijinsky, Galileo, Sea The Stars and Enable.British Racing Hall of Fame horsesFrankelBrigadier GerardNijinskyMill ReefDayjurDancing BraveGalileoSea The StarsStradivariusPebblesDubai MillenniumGoldikovaEnableShergarSophie Able, co-chair of the British Racing Hall of Fame panel, said: “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. “We look forward to welcoming those connected with both to Ascot on Qatar Racing British Champions Day and celebrating their remarkable contributions to British racing.”talkSPORT BET Betting Offer – Get up to £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. 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