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John Moore says his French import Helene Charisma is adapting quickly at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Too slow? Not this Derby-bound import says John Moore

European form over 2,400m isn’t necessarily a plus in Hong Kong but big race trainer believes Group Three Centenary Plate fancy Helene Charisma can buck the trend

3 Feb 2017

John Moore

John Moore, lucky red packets, goodwill and the Lunar New Year

31 Jan 2017 - 12:15 AM

Tommy Berry guides Helene Paragon to victory in the Group One Stewards’ Cup at Sha Tin on Monday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Helene Paragon takes out Stewards’ Cup, books spot in Dubai Turf

30 Jan 2017 - 11:45 PM

Sam Clipperton gallops Werther on Tuesday on the turf at Sha Tin. He will ride the reigning horse of the year in Monday’s Stewards’ Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

John Moore

Werther returns in Stewards’ Cup and could surprise, says Moore

26 Jan 2017 - 10:16 AM

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

John Moore

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

22 Jan 2017 - 10:45 PM

Joao Moreira gallops Rapper Dragon on Friday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Fear the Dragon: Moore’s rising star the one to beat Classic Mile

21 Jan 2017 - 8:28 PM

John Moore

Moore’s seventh heaven as Rapper Dragon leads Classic Mile claims

21 Jan 2017 - 7:54 PM

Beauty Generation ridden by Zac Purton won at Sha Tin earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Purton has no doubts about Beauty Generation ahead of Mile

18 Jan 2017 - 3:27 PM

Joao Moreira pumps his first as Rapper Dragon wins the Lion Rock Trophy at Sha Tin in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Moore and Cruz dominate as diversity drains from Classic Mile

17 Jan 2017 - 7:03 PM

John Moore

Horse of the Year Werther is back and set for Group One

17 Jan 2017 - 2:04 PM

Sam Clipperton guides Booming Delight to victory at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Moore continues hot streak with Sha Tin treble

14 Jan 2017 - 10:45 PM

Sam Clipperton gallops Booming Delight at trackwork. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Moore gets edge in Booming Delight v Prawn Baba

13 Jan 2017 - 8:20 PM

John Moore

People’s Knight pushing Classic Mile credentials in Class Two

9 Jan 2017 - 7:31 PM

Zac Purton guides Ashkiyr to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

No sugar-coating the truth as Moore slams expensive flop

8 Jan 2017 - 11:11 PM

Race 10, Beauty Generation, ridden by Zac Purton, won the class 2 over 1600 at Sha Tin on 08Jan17.

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Beauty Generation goes to top of Moore’s Derby pecking order

8 Jan 2017 - 11:00 PM

Sam Clipperton works out Rodrico. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Don’t rule out Rodrico, says Moore

7 Jan 2017 - 9:07 PM

Jockey Zac Purton (pink sleeves) and Beauty Generation flash home for second behind My Darling on December 27 at Sha Tin over 1,400m. A step up to 1,600m on Sunday should benefit the John Moore-trained four-year-old. Photos: Kenneth Chan

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Beauty Generation has a fitness edge over four-year-old stablemate

5 Jan 2017 - 8:15 PM

Able Friend

Able Friend and Rapper Dragon trial to Moreira’s satisfaction

3 Jan 2017 - 5:45 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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