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Race 4, House Of Luck, ridden by Joao Moreira, won the class 4 over 1600m at Sha Tin on 17Jan16.

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

Francis Lui’s galloper seems to have matured and he gave the returning Brazilian maestro the second of three wins on Sunday

18 Jan 2016

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

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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

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Joao Moreira runs riot with six-timer as Thewizardofoz returns to Classic Mile favouritism

27 Dec 2015 - 8:45 PM

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Treble below par as 'Joao Show' rolls on

24 Dec 2015 - 12:15 AM

Race 7, Hit The Bid, ridden by Joao Moreira, won the class 4 over 1400m(all weather track) at Sha Tin on 19Dec15.

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

Joao Moreira phenomenon: Ryan Moore, the Jockey Challenge and how the 'Magic' is wearing thin for some

21 Dec 2015 - 9:30 PM

Race 8, No. 9 River Dancer ridden by Glyn Schofield wins over 2000m of The Audemars Piguet QE II cup at Sha Tin Racecourse. 25 April 2004

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Jockey shortage forces Glyn Schofield, father of Chad, to return to Hong Kong riding ranks

19 Dec 2015 - 10:19 PM

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Cult horse Bamboo Dance continues dream run for David Hall and Joao Moreira

19 Dec 2015 - 9:17 PM

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Wednesday winners Lucky Profit, Strong Foundation to repeat up in grade

17 Dec 2015 - 8:15 PM

Strong Foundation wins in March under Zac Purton. The horse is now back with Francis Lui after stints with Caspar Fownes and Ricky Yiu. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Strong Foundation to finally break through thanks to Joao Moreira's magic

15 Dec 2015 - 9:22 PM

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Joao Moreira to build bridges and strengthen relationships in Triple Trio

14 Dec 2015 - 9:15 PM

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Joao Moreira simply magic as rider brings up half-century in record time at Sha Tin

7 Dec 2015 - 12:00 AM

Hit The Bid records his one and only win under Zac Purton at a night all-weather meeting in March. Purton is in Japan to ride Gun Pit today, with Joao Moreira taking the mount. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Tony Millard's Bid to Hit his stride at the right time

6 Dec 2015 - 9:00 AM

Beauty Flame held off a late charge from Able Friend to claim the Jockey Club Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Why Able Friend's Jockey Club Mile travails could bode well for Hong Kong Mile defence

24 Nov 2015 - 11:00 PM

Punters may love Joao Moreira, but while his strike rate is impressive, backing every one of his mounts this season would send most to the poorhouse. Photo: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Joao Moreira's 'Magic' strike rate is not quite so magic

18 Nov 2015 - 12:45 AM

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

Is Joao Moreira truly the 'Magic Man'? Watch his spectacular wand - or whip - tricks and decide

16 Nov 2015 - 7:45 PM

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Not even a ban can stop Magic Man Joao Moreira's momentum after treble

8 Nov 2015 - 11:30 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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