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Sean Woods and Joao Moreira combined for the first time to win with Happy Friendship. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Record-breaker Joao Moreira achieves another rare feat with lowly Class Five win

Happy Friendship was the Magic Man’s first winner for Sean Woods, meaning the Brazilian has ridden a winner for all 24 Sha Tin trainers

23 May 2016

Lucky Profit looks set to win again in the opening leg of the Triple Trio, with Mr Kool his main danger. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira has the Lucky hand to bookend Triple Trio

25 Apr 2016 - 11:02 PM

Volitation impressed with his victory at his third time of asking, and looks well placed to make it two in a row on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

John Size

John Size’s Volitation a reliable Triple Trio banker

21 Apr 2016 - 8:58 PM

Joao Moreira

Hong Kong fails to flatter in Macau interport race as Joao Moreira weaves magic to win Macau Derby

17 Apr 2016 - 7:15 PM

Joao Moreira will switch to Thewizardofoz for the Chairman’s Prize Sprint in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Chairman's Sprint Prize 2016

Joao Moreira forsakes ride on Hong Kong Sprint winner Peniaphobia to partner Thewizardofoz in Chairman’s Sprint Prize

11 Apr 2016 - 5:00 PM

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira pulls a rabbit out of his hat to win Jockey Challenge

10 Apr 2016 - 11:20 PM

Joao Moreira

Hammer King the key to snaring jackpot-boosted Triple Trio

7 Apr 2016 - 3:45 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira powers towards record as John Size extends lead in trainers’ championship

29 Mar 2016 - 3:30 AM

Rapper Dragon (right), with Joao Moreira on board, wins the final race of the night at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

John Moore eyes Hong Kong Derby repeat with Rapper Dragon

29 Mar 2016 - 12:15 AM

Travel Comforts gained a reputation as a speedy squib but his future looks to lie on the dirt. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Switch to dirt, Joao Moreira the key to Tony Millard’s South African import Travel Comforts

24 Mar 2016 - 11:45 AM

<p>Local legend has three runners as he aims to win his sixth Derby, his third as a trainer, and while he is bullish about the chances of the Irish import, he warns that the 2,000m might be too short</p>

Tony Cruz

Giovanni Canaletto should be Hong Kong Derby favourite, says Tony Cruz – but there is a caveat

18 Mar 2016 - 6:00 PM

Joao Moreira

Japan turns to Joao Moreira as the Magic Man takes Champions Mile ride on superstar Maurice

16 Mar 2016 - 4:15 PM

Magical Beauty has not been looking particularly genuine in the concluding stages in recent starts, but he still looks a reliable banker in the final leg of the Triple Trio. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Magical Beauty to provide timely reminder of strength of Hong Kong International Sale in Triple Trio

14 Mar 2016 - 9:55 PM

<p>Rewarding Hero may have been his most prestigious win of the day, but his jaw-dropping victory on Hammer King and his triumph for trivia buffs on Chancellor made it a fruitful card for the Magic Man</p>

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira lords over Sha Tin with heroic treble

13 Mar 2016 - 10:15 PM

John Moore

Just rewards for John Moore’s consistent top-liner after Hero outguns Derby winner Luger

13 Mar 2016 - 8:30 PM

Mr Right was an impressive winner last start and looks set to add another to his record. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Peter Ho and Joao Moreira look to have the Right stuff in Police Cup

8 Mar 2016 - 10:30 PM

Fantastico's last win came for New Zealand-based jockey Mark Du Plessis in June, 2014. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Ricky Yiu's Fantastico out for his first win in almost two years at Happy Valley

1 Mar 2016 - 10:00 PM

Hit The Bid’s consistency makes him a strong Triple Trio banker, even if he rarely wins. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Bid for consistency with Tony Millard’s galloper in Triple Trio

25 Feb 2016 - 8:15 PM

Australian journalist Michael Cox had considerable experience as a writer and radio broadcaster in his homeland, covering thoroughbred and harness racing as well as other major sports, before making the move to the Post in 2011. Michael has adapted seamlessly to writing and reporting on Hong Kong racing and his blog, Happy Lucky Dragon Win, has become a popular feature of the Post’s online coverage.

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