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Joao Moreira celebrates his opening-day win aboard Excellent Proposal with his customary whip throw. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Moreira declares 150 winners ‘achievable but unlikely’ despite flying start

The Magic Man is steeling himself for another season-long stoush with arch-rival Zac Purton

18 Sep 2020

Sky Field wins comfortably under Joao Moreira last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Fownes relishes Inner Flame showdown for talented Sky Field

12 Sep 2020 - 10:54 AM

Joao Moreira has a strong book of rides at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Moreira looks forward after near miss: ‘I’m disappointed but I’m not sad’

11 Jul 2020 - 2:09 PM

Zac Purton wins on Sunny Boy at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Championship a fait accompli for Purton after ban dashes Moreira’s hopes

5 Jul 2020 - 8:52 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer Francis Lui celebrate their four-timer at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Purton lands monster blow in jockeys’ championship with magical four-timer

24 Jun 2020 - 11:44 PM

Jockeys Joao Moreira (left) and Zac Purton pose for photographers at the end of 2018-19 season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Pressing pause on the Zac and Joao show before a grandstand finish

8 Jun 2020 - 4:51 PM

Joao Moreira is confident he can return to his best at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Moreira declares ‘it’s only a matter of time’ before he hits back at Purton

6 Jun 2020 - 2:35 PM

Top Military swoops home to win at 283-1 on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Top Military delivers longest-priced winner in Happy Valley history at 283-1

3 Jun 2020 - 11:31 PM

Joao Moreira kicks clear on Scores Of Fun, beating Zac Purton aboard Kinda Cool. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Purton and Moreira trade blows in ding-dong title stoush

24 May 2020 - 8:12 PM

Derek Leung guides Classic Unicorn to victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Chris So

Chris So’s patience pays off as Classic Unicorn flashes at Happy Valley

20 May 2020 - 11:34 PM

Blake Shinn celebrates his victory aboard Daily Delight. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong Jockey Club

‘Resilient’ Blake Shinn produces a peach at Happy Valley to snap run of outs

14 May 2020 - 12:09 AM

Joao Moreira celebrates a recent win on Computer Patch. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Write me off at your own peril: Moreira warns premiership doubters

8 May 2020 - 1:32 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his five-timer at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Fantastic five-timer eases frustration for Zac Purton

6 May 2020 - 11:55 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates one of his 107 winners this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

‘I’m on top of it’: Moreira determined to improve his Happy Valley record

28 Apr 2020 - 2:21 PM

Waikuku (outside) gets the better of Beauty Generation in the Group One Stewards’ Cup earlier this year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Champions Day

Moreira looks to rectify Waikuku’s last-start flop in Champions Mile

25 Apr 2020 - 12:31 PM

Joao Moreira and Leading Fortune edge out Zac Purton and Party Genius at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Milestone man Joao Moreira edges out Zac Purton on and off the track

12 Apr 2020 - 9:18 PM

Joao Moreira laps up his five-win haul after saluting aboard Shining Ace. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Moreira sails past 900 winners with five-timer and could reach Cruz this season

29 Mar 2020 - 8:55 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates his Group One win aboard Time Warp last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Moreira welcomes title fight with Purton: ‘it’s going to be great for the sport’

28 Mar 2020 - 4:20 PM