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Jonathan Moore made the terrible decision that no jockey would want to make when he was ruled out of the trip at Stayers’ Hurdle Hero Flooring Porter on Thursday morning, bBut he could proudly watch as his hand-picked successor, Danny Mullins, headed to victory at 12-1.
Moore, who was hoping to celebrate his 27th birthday this week with a first ever Cheltenham Festival winner, suffered a fall at Naas on Sunday that ultimately robbed him of that opportunity.
Feeling that he would not do the horse justice, he suggested to trainer Gavin Cromwell that Danny Mullins replace him in the saddle, and was instead present at the finish line to greet Flooring Porter, who followed to a six-length victory. at Leopardstown Christmas. Obtain a magnificent all-out win over Sire Du Berlais and Paisley Park in Cheltenham on Thursday.
First Festival Winner for Super Sub Danny Mullins as Flooring Porter Score
Speaking to Racing TV, Moore said: “It was the hardest decision of my life and I burst into tears when I told Gavin that I was in no condition to ride. He was a brilliant athlete and said he would leave the decision up to me.
“It was such a difficult time because I knew this horse had a great opportunity and it has been so brilliant for my career, giving me my first grade 1. It’s a bittersweet moment, but I’m over the moon for the Flooring Porter Syndicate [owners] and the whole team. “
“As the week progressed I thought I could ride but as soon as I got on a horse I couldn’t keep my balance, it was too painful.
Suggesting Mullins for the trip, Moore said, “Gavin asked me who we should look for and I said look for Danny.
“Flooring Porter is a quirky guy and after his last two starts I could see that he was more effective from the front and Danny is a brilliant man from the front. He’s a good strong boy who would set him straight.
“People said he got a gift after Leopardstown, but I knew he had an amazing engine. He showed it today and maybe he’ll get it one more day.”
In the winning interview, Mullins was eager to pass the credit on, pointing at Moore and saying, “It was a late spare trip for me and the man over there is who you want to talk to. He missed the trip this morning and gave me all the information. on the horse. He’s the man who has done all the work. “
Winning trainer Cromwell told Racing TV: “Jonathan felt he just wouldn’t do the horse justice and thank you so much for making a decision like that. We couldn’t be more grateful to him.”
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FIRST POST 4:10 PM, MARCH 18, 2021
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