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Jockey Joao Moreira will return to Hong Kong for a late-season stint as stable jockey for trainer Caspar Fownes. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes thrilled with Joao Moreira’s return to Hong Kong as stable’s retained rider

Superstar jockey will be back in the city to help trainer’s late-season push for championship glory

23 Feb 2026

Ka Ying Rising surges clear to win the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising joins Hong Kong’s all-time greats with the promise of more to come

23 Feb 2026 - 7:00 AM

Jockey Joao Moreira and trainer Caspar Fownes soak up their big Happy Valley night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Caspar Fownes makes renewed push for Joao Moreira’s Hong Kong return after pair’s double delight at Happy Valley

11 Dec 2025 - 12:06 AM

Zac Purton celebrates his first IJC victory in 2017. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins the International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

10 Dec 2025 - 11:25 AM

Joao Moreira (left) and Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges shake hands at Wednesday night’s IJC press conference. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

First the International Jockeys’ Championship and then a longer Hong Kong stint for Joao Moreira? ‘Hopefully we can come back soon’

9 Dec 2025 - 8:05 PM

Christophe Lemaire enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2022. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira and Lemaire return to IJC line-up, while injured Moore remains a chance

5 Nov 2025 - 2:53 PM

Joao Moreira is all smiles at Sha Tin earlier this year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Could it be Ryan Moore out, Joao Moreira in for the International Jockeys’ Championship?

3 Nov 2025 - 7:35 PM

Joao Moreira enjoys a winner at Sha Tin earlier this year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira’s knock-back shows the brutal competitiveness of Hong Kong weighing room

10 Oct 2025 - 9:18 AM

Joao Moreira celebrates a victory at Sha Tin in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

No short-term Hong Kong stint for Joao Moreira in 2025 as Jockey Club declares roster full

18 Sep 2025 - 3:58 PM

James McDonald is one of four jockeys to join the Hong Kong ranks on short-term contracts in the coming months. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Superstar James McDonald headlines quartet of jockeys granted short-term licences in Hong Kong

17 Sep 2025 - 4:12 PM

Joao Moreira enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2023. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Will Hong Kong racing fans be treated to Zac Purton v Joao Moreira v James McDonald?

15 Sep 2025 - 6:23 PM

Zac Purton is excited by the prospect of a global racing league. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton ‘excited’ about potential world series, but HKJC not keen to play host

6 May 2025 - 1:20 PM

Karis Teetan celebrates his 700th Hong Kong win after booting home Speedstar at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Karis Teetan becomes sixth jockey to ride 700 Hong Kong winners with Happy Valley success

6 Nov 2024 - 11:06 PM

Zac Purton celebrates riding his record-breaking 171st winner this season aboard Magic Supreme at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton beats Joao Moreira’s mark as Magic Supreme erases Magic Man from record books

9 Jul 2023 - 9:57 PM

Birthday boy Peter Ho celebrates his first double this season at Happy Valley on Thursday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Peter Ho’s bittersweet birthday as Happy Valley double doesn’t count in licence fight

6 Jul 2023 - 11:16 PM

Seasons Wit gets the better of Harmony N Blessed at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton enjoys best Happy Valley night of 2023 to pull closer to Moreira’s record

7 Jun 2023 - 11:58 PM

Joao Moreira returns a winner aboard Packing Hurricane at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira a winner again in Hong Kong: ‘it’s like a dream’

30 Apr 2023 - 8:44 PM

Gallant Hero salutes under Zac Purton at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

History repeats as David Hall tastes immediate success after birth of son Harvey

19 Apr 2023 - 11:48 PM