Sunday 29 March 2015 20:18, UK
Aidan O'Brien has confirmed Ryan Moore will ride more for Ballydoyle this year than he has in previous seasons.
The multiple champion trainer revealed on Friday his son Joseph was a "little heavy" to resume Flat racing duties at the start of the season and as a result, Moore jetted back from Dubai to ride for O'Brien at the Curragh on Sunday.
While the Ballydoyle handler confirmed Joseph will return to ride on the level, after having his first ride over jumps on Sunday's card at Limerick, he admits his weight is becoming an increasingly difficult problem and Moore looks set to be used on a more regular basis.
"We've a good relationship with Ryan and we always have. We used Ryan more last year than we did the year before and hopefully it will be that way again this year - we'll use him more this year than we did last year," O'Brien told At The Races.
"We're delighted Ryan is there and he is riding for us."
O'Brien junior, meanwhile, is set to be return to Flat racing at Dundalk on Wednesday, but his father is unsure how long he can go on battling his weight.
He said: "Obviously (doing) nine stone has been a problem for the last two seasons and last year it was a big problem.
"This year he's heavier than he was this time last year. He'll go gently and we'll see what will happen.
"There's no doubt he'll come back down to the Flat gently and how far down he'll go, we'll wait and see.
"It's fun and enjoyment for Joseph (riding over jumps) and he loves doing it. I suppose it was me that was keeping him away all the time really."
O'Brien went on: "The Guineas is only just over a month away, so we'll play it by ear for the moment."
