In 2008, Moore had over a 1,000 rides in regaining the title and is ready to do it all over again. He said: "I know I travel a lot but when you are riding winners it doesn't matter."
Moore has one ride tonight on Richard Hannon's Sohcahtoa in the Kentucky Derby Challenge - the race which guarantees the winner a place in the "Run For The Roses" at Churchill Downs on 2 May - and believes a repetition of the colt's best form would see him go close.
However, before Moore has his first turf ride back in this country a week on Saturday, he heads back to Dubai for the World Cup meeting next week where will partner two live contenders for trainer Luca Cumani.
"I ride Purple Moon in the Sheema Classic and his work has been encouraging. My other big hope is Presvis in the Dubai Duty Free and, although it's quite a leap from handicaps to Group 1s, he has the talent."
Moore's ace for this season is Sir Michael Stoute's Conduit, who he rode to Breeders' Cup Turf success at Santa Anita last year.
He added: "His form was of such a level that if he improves he will be exceptional."
And with Stoute's promising three-year-olds Evasive, Glass Harmonium, Leocorno and Zacinto set to challenge for major honours, the champion has plenty to look forward to.
