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Joao Moreira wins another Class Five race, this time with Fantasticlife. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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

The Magic Man’s numbers are remarkable when it comes to the cellar grade of racing – and that’s not a backhanded compliment

6 Nov 2016

Joao Moreira

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

Joao Moreira

It’s Heartbreak City for Joao Moreira in Melbourne Cup but show of sportsmanship wins out

1 Nov 2016 - 7:45 PM

Jockey Ryan Moore of Britain, riding Japanese horse Maurice trained by Noriyuki Hori of Japan, waves to the crowd after winning the Longines Hong Kong Mile race at the Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin race track in Hong Kong on December 13, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE

Longines Hong Kong International Races

Japanese superstar Maurice set for Hong Kong Cup swansong after stunning Tenno Sho victory

30 Oct 2016 - 10:56 PM

Chad Schofield

Melbourne Cup dream alive for Chad Schofield, snaring the gun ride on Oceanographer

29 Oct 2016 - 11:08 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira ready to weave his tactical magic aboard John Size’s stayer King Bountiful

25 Oct 2016 - 6:23 PM

D B Pin strides out in a recent barrier trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

The smart D B Pin can help kick John Size’s title defence into gear at Happy Valley

24 Oct 2016 - 7:13 PM

Joao Moreira

All aboard Joao Moreira’s Eastern Express in Jockey Challenge

22 Oct 2016 - 8:13 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira fears future overseas rides could be in jeopardy amid Typhoon Haima fallout

21 Oct 2016 - 6:43 PM

Super Sprinter looks ready to win another race. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Joao Moreira

Black book: Super Sprinter and Wild Boy had no luck and are worth following

20 Oct 2016 - 8:22 PM

Joao Moreira

Grounded: Typhoon Haima forces Joao Moreira and Sam Clipperton to abort their Aussie adventure

20 Oct 2016 - 1:52 PM

Matthew Chadwick celebrates after Pakistan Star’s second victory. Photo: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Michael Phelps wasn’t swimming in the Olympics as a youngster, so what’s the hurry with Pakistan Star?

18 Oct 2016 - 7:46 PM

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira keeps delivering, with nine wins from his last 18 rides

16 Oct 2016 - 11:07 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira jumps at chance to ride Vadamos in the Cox Plate

15 Oct 2016 - 8:25 PM

Zac Purton

International raiders lining up to pinch Caulfield Cup from Australia

14 Oct 2016 - 5:48 PM

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

Caspar Fownes

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

10 Oct 2016 - 7:00 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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