Richard Hughes overtakes Ryan Moore in jockeys' title race

Three-time champion Ryan Moore and dual winner Richard Hughes pictured in 2011

Champion Flat jockey Richard Hughes took the lead in the title race for the first time this season when completing a double at Salisbury.

The 41-year-old leads Ryan Moore by 145 wins to 144 after scoring on Elysian Flyer and Musicora.

He said: "It's a pleasure to go by the best jockey in the world. I know he's not trying [to be champion], but I am."

Moore has indicated he is likely to ride abroad for the final days of the season, which finishes on 8 November.

Hughes, who is seeking a third straight title, missed the start of the campaign in March after breaking his back in a fall in Dubai.

Moore was champion in 2006, 2008 and 2009. The 31-year-old has said he would like to win the title again, but that it was not his sole ambition for the season.