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

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

The Magic Man’s recent record in Australia has caused some to see his booking on Golden Rose favourite Omei Sword as a negative, but the Brazilian rider says the criticism is linked to…

7 Sep 2016

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

Magic Man sends clear warning to rival riders that he is in top shape for the start of the new Hong Kong racing season

Joao Moreira

When six isn't enough: Joao Moreira on a high for Hong Kong after taking Japan by storm

28 Aug 2016 - 7:45 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira dealt tough hand in quest to retain All-Star title in Japan

26 Aug 2016 - 12:51 PM

If 2015-16 was the “season of the jockey” then Kei Chiong and Joao Moreira played starring roles. Photo: Kenneth Chan

2015-16 Hong Kong racing season review

The 2015-16 season to be remembered as that of the jockey in term marked by resilience

16 Jul 2016 - 10:45 PM

Joao Moreira once again dominated to win his second jockeys’ championship. Photo: Kenneth Chan

2015-16 Hong Kong racing season review

Joao Moreira’s magical season – but he was no one man show

16 Jul 2016 - 8:00 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira sets sights on another record after setting new benchmark of 168 wins in a season

10 Jul 2016 - 11:09 PM

Joao Moreira rides Love Shock to win race three at Sha Tin on June 5.

On The Rails

To ban or not to ban: a moral dilemma for the Jockey Club to contemplate

28 Jun 2016 - 7:26 PM

Joao Moreira gives Joyful Trinity a pat after his win on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Joyful Trinity to follow in Sun Jewellery’s footsteps as he heads for Group company

26 Jun 2016 - 9:41 PM

Joao Moreira

Love Shocker! Joao Moreira’s ‘Magic’ show comes crashing down in flames with horror show on John Size’s Members Cup favourite

26 Jun 2016 - 8:49 PM

John Moore

Milestone men John Moore, Joao Moreira to continue to build records with Lotus Strikes Back in Triple Trio

20 Jun 2016 - 11:25 PM

Joao Moreira

Manfred Man’s ‘Magic’ system pays dividends with a treble

19 Jun 2016 - 10:57 PM

The four-year-olds won the Premier Plate and Premier Cup respectively, but while John Moore’s galloper is heading to the Sha Tin Mile Trophy, John Size’s charge is likely finished for the season

John Size

New kids on the block Helene Paragon, Sun Jewellery to avoid clash at season finale after impressive wins

19 Jun 2016 - 9:01 PM

Joao Moreira

John Size’s Love Shock stamps himself as a Hong Kong Derby contender as part of a Joao Moreira double

5 Jun 2016 - 9:27 PM

Brett Prebble gets everything out of Ho Ho Feel to win narrowly in January. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira on? The jockey change to light up the Triple Trio

30 May 2016 - 10:25 PM

Joao Moreira

Room for improvement: The incomparable Moreira to ride in Japan ‘to learn and sharpen skills’

30 May 2016 - 6:00 PM

Rapper Dragon wins the Lion Rock Trophy easily. Photo: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

That’s a wrap for Derby elect Rapper after John Moore’s Dragon roars in inaugural Lion Rock Trophy

30 May 2016 - 1:55 AM

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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