Jockey Ryan Moore, who rode Adelaide (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) to victory in the G1 Cox Plate in October, will return Down Under to partner the 4-year-old in his Australian assignments over the coming months. James Bester, spokesman for the partnership–including Coolmore–that owns Adelaide, told Sky Sports Radio, “Ryan will ride him–that is set in stone and fortunately his European commitments are such that he is able to get away so we look forward to seeing him on the horse again.”
Moore has ridden Adelaide in his three most recent outings while trained by Aidan O'Brien: a win in last year's GI Secretariat S. at Arlington, a hard-luck third in the G2 Prix Niel in France and the Cox Plate. Adelaide is now under the care of leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller, and will return to Ballydoyle in Ireland after an Australian autumn campaign. Adelaide recently finished seventh in a barrier trial and had an exhibition gallop at Warwick Farm last weekend, and Bester said he is slated to have another trial next week before his racing schedule is confirmed. His ultimate target is the A$4 million G1 Queen Elizabeth S. at The Championships Apr. 11.
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