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

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

The three-year-old looks set to be the highest rated classic runner in more than a decade after his Group Three victory

30 May 2016

The Magic Man has a mixed day, also incurring a two-day suspension and being involved in a contentious issue at the gates with hot favourite Dancing Flames, but he sets himself a target of 160 wins after surpassing his previous mark

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira enters uncharted territory as treble takes him to 146 wins for the season

30 May 2016 - 1:45 AM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira to hit a Home Run and reach new season win record in Sunday’s Triple Trio?

26 May 2016 - 7:44 PM

Joao Moreira (right), pictured draped in a Brazilian flag after winning the 2014 Golden Shaheen on Sterling City, could be Brazil’s next president with skills he has displayed in the politically tough Hong Kong racing environment. Photo: EPA

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

Political play: could Joao Moreira be just the man Brazil is looking for as its new president?

23 May 2016 - 10:30 PM

Joao Moreira

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

23 May 2016 - 12:26 AM

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

Alan Aitken has worked in all facets of the media and was the master of the famous AJC Punters Podium at Sydney racecourses for many years. He was one of Australia's most respected racing journalists over almost two decades with The Sydney Morning Herald before joining SCMP in 2001. Alan also has extensive magazine and radio experience and is a respected racing form analyst.

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