'He seems to have it all' - teenage star Billy Loughnane earns Ryan Moore comparisons

A delighted Billy Loughnane following Doddie's Impact's success

Billy Loughnane won the Brocklesby Stakes on Doddie's Impact despite being unable to claimCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Hugely promising teenage apprentice Billy Loughnane has been hailed as "very similar to Ryan Moore" by the man who put him on Brocklesby winner Doddie's Impact.

Robyn Brisland booked him for the first two-year-old race of the season, even though he could not use his 5lb allowance and had ridden just twice on turf previously.

The trainer's faith in a 17-year-old who had partnered 40 winners on the all-weather since November was justified when his £6,000 buy Doddie's Impact caught Amo Racing's €250,000 purchase Valadero close home.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 2 April 2023inBritain

Last updated 17:26, 2 April 2023

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