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Hit The Bid’s consistency makes him a strong Triple Trio banker, even if he rarely wins. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Bid for consistency with Tony Millard’s galloper in Triple Trio

Hit The Bid has been a model of consistency on the dirt and even with top weight the Tony Millard-trained sprinter has the look of a dependable banker in the opening leg of the Triple Trio at…

25 Feb 2016

Gun Pit departed Hong Kong for Dubai on Thursday morning, with Caspar Fownes’ galloper hoping for a berth in the world’s richest race, the Dubai World Cup. Photo: Hong Kong Jockey Club

Dubai World Cup Carnival 2016

Zac Purton picks Aerovelocity over Gun Pit with Joao Moreira to ride dirt star in Dubai

25 Feb 2016 - 6:45 PM

Strong Foundation has been in terrific form since returning to original trainer Francis Lui. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Francis Lui’s favourite a Strong Foundation as Triple Trio banker

22 Feb 2016 - 9:30 PM

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Joao Moreira keeps up record pace with hard-fought treble

21 Feb 2016 - 11:30 PM

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Joao Moreira keeps good strike rate with Peter Ho in check on Be There Ahead

21 Feb 2016 - 10:45 PM

Jorge Ricardo is Brazil's most prolific jockey, with over 12,000 wins. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Brazilian jockeys to the fore across the world, not just in Hong Kong

20 Feb 2016 - 10:00 PM

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How Joao Moreira and Silvestre de Sousa went from scrapping as Sao Paulo apprentices to joining world’s best jockeys

20 Feb 2016 - 3:15 PM

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Danny Shum lucky to Profit from return of Joao Moreira

16 Feb 2016 - 10:58 PM

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Joao Moreira stood down for Centenary Vase card at Sha Tin after Happy Valley horror fall

5 Feb 2016 - 10:15 AM

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‘Not even Superman could come out of that well’: Joao Moreira nursing sore body after Happy Valley fall

4 Feb 2016 - 12:00 PM

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Champion jockey Joao Moreira lucky to escape injury after horror fall in Happy Valley opener

3 Feb 2016 - 11:45 PM

Race 4, My Little Friend, ridden by Slivestre De Sousa, won the class 2 over 1000m at Sha Tin on 31Jan16.

Joao Moreira

Brazilian brilliance to the fore as Joao Moreira and Silvestre de Sousa dazzle

1 Feb 2016 - 12:30 AM

Joao Moreira

Peniaphobia and Gold-Fun a class double act for Triple Trio riches

28 Jan 2016 - 2:41 PM

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Divine Boy to carry on his million-dollar mission

19 Jan 2016 - 4:45 PM

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A little Luck all the difference as Joao Moreira resumes his winning ways

18 Jan 2016 - 12:00 AM

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

Joao Moreira

Thankfully, he’s only here for six weeks: Joao Moreira ‘welcomes’ Ryan Moore rivalry

14 Jan 2016 - 5:30 PM

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Joao Moreira’s magic ride halted by immediate suspension on disappointing day

1 Jan 2016 - 8:45 PM

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Who else but Joao Moreira in the Triple Trio?

30 Dec 2015 - 6:15 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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