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Star Hong Kong jockey Zac Purton is chasing his second Caulfield Cup when he rides Articus on Saturday. Photos: EPA

International raiders lining up to pinch Caulfield Cup from Australia

European trainers Charlie Appleby and Andreas Wohler are bullish about their hopes for Saturday’s Group One in Melbourne

14 Oct 2016

The Magic Man Joao Moreira celebrates with the crowd after winning on Formula Galore. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira waves his wand and delivers a five-timer

13 Oct 2016 - 12:22 AM

Zac Purton is looking for his second Caulfield Cup victory after winning aboard Japanese horse Admire Rakti in 2014. Photo: EPA

Joao Moreira

Moreira lands Heartbreak City for Melbourne Cup as Purton prepares for Articus at Caulfield

12 Oct 2016 - 7:39 PM

Joao Moreira and Caspar Fownes are well-placed to continue their good form at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Premiership leaders Caspar Fownes and Joao Moreira set to skip further clear

10 Oct 2016 - 7:00 PM

Moreira makes his choice for key lead-up sprint as John Size’s ace returns against a star-studded field on Sunday, October 23

Joao Moreira

Joao’s off to see the Wizard: Moreira makes a big call on sprinter as feature race picture becomes clearer

10 Oct 2016 - 12:38 PM

Race 10, JOYFUL TRINITY ridden by Joao Moreira, won the Celebration Cup(Group 3, 1400m) at Sha Tin. John Moore(right). 01OCT16

On The Rails

History says Joyful Trinity can’t mix it with the best in Hong Kong Mile

4 Oct 2016 - 5:23 PM

Brett Prebbles steers Amazing Kids to victory in the National Day Cup, but he’s committed to fellow sprinter Lucky Bubbles in the Group Two Premier Bowl. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Brett Prebble

Jockeys need to make the tough decisions when chasing key Hong Kong International rides

1 Oct 2016 - 9:31 PM

Joao Moreira gives a fist-pump as Joyful Trinity runs over the top of his rivals in the Group Three Celebration Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Joyful Trinity’s Celebration Cup victory shows Hong Kong Mile potential

1 Oct 2016 - 8:45 PM

Champion jockey Joao Moreira has a strong book of rides at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira believes he’s made the winning choice in Celebration Cup

30 Sep 2016 - 9:28 PM

California Joy will be out to make it two wins on the trot after saluting earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Hong Kong Derby hopeful California Joy out to record back-to-back victories at Sha Tin

29 Sep 2016 - 6:16 PM

After spending last Sunday with his family, the Magic Man returns with a treble at Sha Tin

Joao Moreira

Slow start? No worries as life’s a beach for Joao Moreira

25 Sep 2016 - 11:18 PM

Players at the end of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Cup, which went to penalties at Mong Kok Stadium. Photos: Edward Wong

Joao Moreira

A charitable cause: big turnout at Mong Kok Stadium as soccer stars parade skills with Hong Kong jockeys

16 Sep 2016 - 9:15 PM

Star jockey Joao Moreira will play football for charity on Friday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira to swap his silks for studs as he supports a charity football game at Mong Kok Stadium

15 Sep 2016 - 8:30 PM

Joao Moreira gives a thumbs up after winning on McCreery in the Kingston Town Stakes. Photo: Australian Turf Club (@atc_races/Twitter)

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira breaks Sydney drought with a double, but misses out in Golden Rose

10 Sep 2016 - 7:10 PM

Joao Moreira has started slowly by his standards this season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira out to make his mark after sluggish start to season

8 Sep 2016 - 11:26 PM

Joao Moreira recently took Japan by storm as his legion of fans continues to grow. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira hits back at critics down under as he sets sights on snaring Australia’s biggest races, beginning with the Golden Rose

7 Sep 2016 - 2:45 PM

Joao Moreira and King Of Mongolia after winning at Happy Valley in March. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

King Of Mongolia to give lethal pair Joao Moreira and Danny Shum second trophy win for season

6 Sep 2016 - 5:45 PM

Joao Moreira drives Lucky Year through to win the Chief Executive’s Cup at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Danny Shum

Say what? Danny Shum stuns all, including Joao Moreira, with Japan plans for Lucky Year after Chief Executive’s Cup victory

3 Sep 2016 - 8:48 PM