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Star jockey Ryan Moore is Betfair's latest big name signing. One of Flat racing's finest jockeys, Ryan promises honest verdicts on all his rides and forthright opinions on the main issues in the sport throughout the coming season. Welcome to Betfair, Ryan!

Welcome to my first Betfair column.

Most of you will be aware that I don't have the reputation of being the most talkative and vociferous member of the weighing room but I think I may just surprise a few people in this space this season.

Firstly though, I would like to thank the BHA for relaxing the rules to allow myself, and other jockeys, to write these columns that will hopefully better inform punters.

However, I would like to set expectations here.

If you want to read a jockey criticise all and sundry, then I am not your man. I am not a person to upset anyone for no good reason, or say things for effect.

And I don't think I will shock many people by stating that sometimes a jockey simply cannot say too much, for obvious and various reasons.

I know my fellow Betfair colleague Paul Nicholls is famed for his open approach - and he is a very hard act for me to follow - but trainers often have just themselves to answer to and there are added sensibilities with jockeys in that we deal with agents, owners, racing managers and trainers, as well as other sections of the industry.

The fact is that jockeys juggle more balls than most in this game. And we have to be very careful not to stick one in our own net, as trust can quickly be lost. Everyone riding today will tell you that.

But what you will get from me is my honest analysis of all the horses I ride, and the races they run in.

This will probably get me some stick in the weighing room but I would like to think that I have as good a grasp on the form book as anyone riding today and I take a keen interest in international and US racing, too.

To be successful and make informed choices when riding at big meetings at home and abroad, you have to constantly do your homework and have a world outlook.

And if something needs to be said on industry issues or topics of the day, and I can add to the debate and have something worthwhile to say, then I will not fight shy.

For example, I have my own, strong thoughts on the whip, and doubtless that is a subject I will be focusing on from time to time this season. I still think the rules are a work in progress, but more of that at a later date.

My column will be starting proper at the start of the Craven meeting but on Saturday morning I will run you through all my rides at the Dubai World Cup meeting and my idea of the likely winners in each race.

I have had my injury problems in the past two campaigns, but I start the season very fit and I am raring to go. Let's hope Dubai can set me up nicely for the season ahead.

But more of that next month, starting at the big Newmarket meeting in mid-April.

Come the Craven meeting, I'll be letting you know which horses I'm most looking forward to riding in 2012, my thoughts on the jockeys championship and how I split my time between the big trainers I'm fortunate to ride for.

It's good to be on board, if you pardon the pun.

Ryan Moore / 25 Mar 2012

Ryan Moore: Good to be on board with Team Betfair!

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"My column will be starting proper at the start of the Craven meeting but on Saturday morning I will run you through all my rides at the Dubai World Cup meeting and my idea of the likely winners in each race."

Star jockey Ryan Moore is Betfair's latest big name signing. One of Flat racing's finest jockeys, Ryan promises honest verdicts on all his rides and forthright opinions on the main issues in the sport throughout the coming season. Welcome to Betfair, Ryan!

Welcome to my first Betfair column.

Most of you will be aware that I don't have the reputation of being the most talkative and vociferous member of the weighing room but I think I may just surprise a few people in this space this season.

Firstly though, I would like to thank the BHA for relaxing the rules to allow myself, and other jockeys, to write these columns that will hopefully better inform punters.

However, I would like to set expectations here.

If you want to read a jockey criticise all and sundry, then I am not your man. I am not a person to upset anyone for no good reason, or say things for effect.

And I don't think I will shock many people by stating that sometimes a jockey simply cannot say too much, for obvious and various reasons.

I know my fellow Betfair colleague Paul Nicholls is famed for his open approach - and he is a very hard act for me to follow - but trainers often have just themselves to answer to and there are added sensibilities with jockeys in that we deal with agents, owners, racing managers and trainers, as well as other sections of the industry.

The fact is that jockeys juggle more balls than most in this game. And we have to be very careful not to stick one in our own net, as trust can quickly be lost. Everyone riding today will tell you that.

But what you will get from me is my honest analysis of all the horses I ride, and the races they run in.

This will probably get me some stick in the weighing room but I would like to think that I have as good a grasp on the form book as anyone riding today and I take a keen interest in international and US racing, too.

To be successful and make informed choices when riding at big meetings at home and abroad, you have to constantly do your homework and have a world outlook.

And if something needs to be said on industry issues or topics of the day, and I can add to the debate and have something worthwhile to say, then I will not fight shy.

For example, I have my own, strong thoughts on the whip, and doubtless that is a subject I will be focusing on from time to time this season. I still think the rules are a work in progress, but more of that at a later date.

My column will be starting proper at the start of the Craven meeting but on Saturday morning I will run you through all my rides at the Dubai World Cup meeting and my idea of the likely winners in each race.

I have had my injury problems in the past two campaigns, but I start the season very fit and I am raring to go. Let's hope Dubai can set me up nicely for the season ahead.

But more of that next month, starting at the big Newmarket meeting in mid-April.

Come the Craven meeting, I'll be letting you know which horses I'm most looking forward to riding in 2012, my thoughts on the jockeys championship and how I split my time between the big trainers I'm fortunate to ride for.

It's good to be on board, if you pardon the pun.

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  1. brian | 29 March 2012

    Hi Ryan

    Fantastic to see you'on board' and doing the column. I'm looking forward to the coming season, starting with Dubai world cup... I think Planteur is way over priced on his best form, and he goes well fresh.

    Good Luck!

  2. thomas prendergast | 29 March 2012

    hi ryan what horse are you most looking forward to riding this season.

  3. col | 29 March 2012

    I hope you have an injury free season and Barbican does the biz at Meydan.
    Be Lucky!

  4. smartypants59 | 30 March 2012

    Hi Ryan, im glad to see you onboard i hope that you will have a great season... you are the most hard working jockey and really try to get your rides up especially in a photo finish. i will be back you!

  5. David | 30 March 2012

    Hi Ryan,
    Great to have you on bet fair,just as a point of intrest used to work with your Uncle Malcombe
    Wish you all the best

  6. Lowey1000 | 01 April 2012

    Hi ryan wishing all the best for new season.At moment torn between Richard Hughes or William Buick for jockey championship. whats your thoughts on it ?

  7. michael barber | 10 April 2012

    Best wishes Ryan Moore for your flat season and Betfair column which I'm sure will be amazing.

    The racing public have never had such possible insights into the sport in the past and we are now very fortunate to have you on side.

    Best to you and all the Moores' ...what a talented and lovely folk you all are!!

    Michael B

  8. Anonymous | 15 April 2012

    Hello Ryan,

    I hope you have a lot of good luck this season, I'll look forward to your column updates.