 In 2009, Gryder rode Well Armed to a win in the world's richest race, the $6,000,000 Dubai World Cup, finishing 14 lengths in front of Gloria De Campeao, the largest margin of victory in the history of the race.Later that year, Gryder was invited by the Hong Kong Jockey Club to ride at Sha Tin Racecourse and Happy Valley Racecourse.In 2010 he returned to the US and rode at Oaklawn Racing & Gaming, Lone Star Park and Remington Park.