Ryan Moore, one of the greatest jockeys of his time, clinched a second “Longines World’s Best Jockey” title in recognition of his remarkable achievements throughout the 2015-2016 racing season. Winner of eight of the qualifying Group/Grade 1 races, including the Longines Hong Kong Mile, Longines Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin and the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly, Moore was honoured during the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s annual gala dinner.
The Longines World’s Best Jockey Award is a joint initiative of Longines and the IFHA. It is based upon performances in the 100 highest-rated Group/Grade 1 international races as established for the year by the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings Committee. The scoring incorporates races from 1 December of the previous year until 30 November of the current year. Jockeys accrue 12 points for a win, 6 points for placing second, and 4 points for placing third. It was created in 2014, and Moore was the first winner.
Juan-Carlos Capelli, Longines Vice-President and Head of International Marketing, and Louis Romanet, Chairman of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), presented the British jockey with an elegant 18k rose gold Longines timepiece from The Saint-Imier Collection as well as a crystal vase.
During the gala dinner, the brand also presented its new TV Spot featuring Longines Ambassador and Taiwanese actor Eddie Peng, which highlights the Official Watch of the Longines Hong Kong International Races, a model from The Longines Master Collection.
