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Joao Moreira pumps his first as Rapper Dragon wins the Hong Kong Classic Mile at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Moore’s Dragon accomplishes Mile mission – Cup, Derby next

Class prevails as the highest-rated runner takes out the opening leg of the four-year-old series at Sha Tin on Sunday

22 Jan 2017

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Who needs whips? Some riders just use a bit of persuasion

14 Jan 2017 - 10:41 PM

Able Friend

Able Friend and Rapper Dragon trial to Moreira’s satisfaction

3 Jan 2017 - 5:45 PM

If Blizzard can win the Group Three feature and beat Zac Purton’s mount Joyful Trinity, it will go a long way to securing the Jockey Challenge for Joao Moreira. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

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Big stable support gives Moreira the edge in Jockey Challenge

31 Dec 2016 - 8:29 PM

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Hong Kong Derby decision looms large for Moreira

27 Dec 2016 - 11:29 PM

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With Moreira aboard, Pakistan Star makes light work of Griffin Trophy

27 Dec 2016 - 10:49 PM

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Super Turbo ready to charge to the finish

22 Dec 2016 - 4:37 PM

The nine-time champion trainer is the master at progressing young horses through the grades and the Magic Man will be the beneficiary at Sha Tin on Saturday

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Progressive John Size runners ready to fire for Joao Moreira

16 Dec 2016 - 8:28 PM

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Star jockey Joao Moreira responds to Godolphin rumours and says he’s staying in Hong Kong ... for now

26 Nov 2016 - 7:00 PM

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Joao Moreira and Caspar Fownes in Class Five is a winning combination at Happy Valley

21 Nov 2016 - 7:04 PM

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Joao Moreira’s the man when it comes to the Jockey Challenge

19 Nov 2016 - 8:37 PM

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Owner Larry Yung has all points of the compass covered, but Joao Moreira says his horses are heading up

11 Nov 2016 - 9:51 PM

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Joao Moreira is the man to follow if you want a slice of the HK$17.6 million Triple Trio jackpot at Sha Tin

10 Nov 2016 - 7:47 PM

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Joao Moreira is the Class Five king – he gets the best out of Hong Kong’s worst horses

6 Nov 2016 - 10:39 PM

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Joao Moreira says “great chances” the reason he’s riding nine of John Size’s runners at Sha Tin

5 Nov 2016 - 7:50 PM

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It’s Heartbreak City for Joao Moreira in Melbourne Cup but show of sportsmanship wins out

1 Nov 2016 - 7:45 PM

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

Longines Hong Kong International Races

Japanese superstar Maurice set for Hong Kong Cup swansong after stunning Tenno Sho victory

30 Oct 2016 - 10:56 PM

Chad Schofield

Melbourne Cup dream alive for Chad Schofield, snaring the gun ride on Oceanographer

29 Oct 2016 - 11:08 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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