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Joao Moreira says Happy Happy Star has progressed since his debut run a month ago with the help of some solid gallops. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Star jockey Moreira happy with Happy Happy Star

Manfred Man Ka-leung’s three-year-old is part of a big book of rides that has the Magic Man a dominant favourite in the Jockey Challenge at Sha Tin

10 Feb 2017

Joao Moreira steers Western Express to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Western Express books Derby ticket, Moreira racks up 500 winners

5 Feb 2017 - 10:37 PM

Joao Moreira returns to scale after winning the Hong Kong Classic Mile with Rapper Dragon. Photos: Kenneth Chan

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Moreira’s Derby decision is not a forgone conclusion

22 Jan 2017 - 11:15 PM

Joao Moreira pumps his first as Rapper Dragon wins the Hong Kong Classic Mile at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Moore’s Dragon accomplishes Mile mission – Cup, Derby next

22 Jan 2017 - 10:45 PM

Joao Moreira

Who needs whips? Some riders just use a bit of persuasion

14 Jan 2017 - 10:41 PM

Able Friend

Able Friend and Rapper Dragon trial to Moreira’s satisfaction

3 Jan 2017 - 5:45 PM

If Blizzard can win the Group Three feature and beat Zac Purton’s mount Joyful Trinity, it will go a long way to securing the Jockey Challenge for Joao Moreira. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Big stable support gives Moreira the edge in Jockey Challenge

31 Dec 2016 - 8:29 PM

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Hong Kong Derby decision looms large for Moreira

27 Dec 2016 - 11:29 PM

Joao Moreira

With Moreira aboard, Pakistan Star makes light work of Griffin Trophy

27 Dec 2016 - 10:49 PM

Joao Moreira

Super Turbo ready to charge to the finish

22 Dec 2016 - 4:37 PM

The nine-time champion trainer is the master at progressing young horses through the grades and the Magic Man will be the beneficiary at Sha Tin on Saturday

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Progressive John Size runners ready to fire for Joao Moreira

16 Dec 2016 - 8:28 PM

Joao Moreira

Star jockey Joao Moreira responds to Godolphin rumours and says he’s staying in Hong Kong ... for now

26 Nov 2016 - 7:00 PM

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Joao Moreira and Caspar Fownes in Class Five is a winning combination at Happy Valley

21 Nov 2016 - 7:04 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira’s the man when it comes to the Jockey Challenge

19 Nov 2016 - 8:37 PM

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Owner Larry Yung has all points of the compass covered, but Joao Moreira says his horses are heading up

11 Nov 2016 - 9:51 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira is the man to follow if you want a slice of the HK$17.6 million Triple Trio jackpot at Sha Tin

10 Nov 2016 - 7:47 PM

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Joao Moreira is the Class Five king – he gets the best out of Hong Kong’s worst horses

6 Nov 2016 - 10:39 PM

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Joao Moreira says “great chances” the reason he’s riding nine of John Size’s runners at Sha Tin

5 Nov 2016 - 7:50 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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