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Cheery salutes under Derek Leung at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Moreira misses out on a string of winners but Purton can’t capitalise

Ricky Yiu admits he couldn’t wait for the Magic Man’s return to run the victorious Cheery, one of a handful of successes the jockey would likely have ridden on Sunday

15 May 2022

Golden Sixty wins the Champions Mile last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Golden Sixty 50-50 for Japan, O’Sullivan praises ‘terrific’ Leung

7 May 2022 - 7:55 PM

Lyle Hewitson celebrates after completing his double with victory aboard Nicholson Returns at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hard yards pay off for hot Hewitson: ‘I just love it when a plan comes together’

1 May 2022 - 8:12 PM

Blake Shinn celebrates his Gold Cup victory aboard Russian Emperor. Photos: HKJC

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Shinn to leave HK at the end of the season: ‘the mental stress has become too much’

16 Apr 2022 - 7:53 PM

Enchanting Ibis salutes under Antoine Hamelin at Sha Tin. Photo: HKJC

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Ibis ‘a little bit special’, Warrior ‘has the chance to go on with it’

10 Apr 2022 - 7:01 PM

Jack Wong is working his way back from injury. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Season over for Wong, Yip in hot water for failing to report bleed

27 Mar 2022 - 7:38 PM

Blaze Warrior salutes under Joao Moreira at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: HKJC

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Size, Purton and Moreira miss out on Derby glory but dominate the undercard

20 Mar 2022 - 8:28 PM

Winning Method (outside) sails past Captain Win (blue and pink silks) at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: HKJC

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Captain Win to bypass Hong Kong Derby after Sha Tin defeat

12 Mar 2022 - 9:07 PM

Jockey Joao Moreira and trainer Caspar Fownes enjoy Galaxy Witness’ victory. Photo: HKJC

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Galaxy Witness impresses Fownes with hat-trick: ‘we’re going to have some fun’

6 Mar 2022 - 7:30 PM

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Lor could face disciplinary action after potential breach of ‘racing bubble’

27 Feb 2022 - 8:52 PM

Trainer Caspar Fownes gives Sky Darci a pat after a win under Joao Moreira. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Fownes treasures ‘wonderful memories’ after Derby winner Sky Darci breaks down

20 Feb 2022 - 7:34 PM

Kowloon East Star (yellow and blue sleeves) trails home winner Glenealy Generals on Saturday. Photo: HKJC

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Millions refunded after Kowloon East Star is blindfolded as gates open

12 Feb 2022 - 8:06 PM

Harry Bentley pumps his fist after saluting aboard Grateful Heart. Photo: HKJC

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Bentley and Shum shock punters with $83 chance as Nervous Witness misses again

6 Feb 2022 - 8:33 PM

Flying Ace salutes under Matthew Poon at Sha Tin on Thursday. Photos: HKJC

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Flying Ace storms home to remain unbeaten with slashing Sha Tin victory

3 Feb 2022 - 8:22 PM

Zebrowski wins the Centenary Vase under Matthew Poon at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: HKJC

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Jockey Club tightens clamps for Lunar New Year, Zebrowski stakes Group One claim

30 Jan 2022 - 8:11 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates after saluting aboard Beauty Live. Photo: HJKC

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Moreira counters midweek brain fade with superb quartet: ‘there’s a price to pay’

23 Jan 2022 - 8:34 PM

The Paul O’Sullivan-trained Apache Pass salutes under Vincent Ho at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: HKJC

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After over a decade of trying, O’Sullivan and Ho finally share a winner

16 Jan 2022 - 9:36 PM

Alcari and Metro Warrior clash at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Hayes’ Metro Warrior finally wins – but in the stewards’ room

9 Jan 2022 - 10:40 PM

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Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.