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Bad Boy wins in impressive fashion under Zac Purton. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Heading higher: promising galloper Bad Boy follows Brisbane bonanza for John Moore and Zac Purton

Both the trainer and the jockey won Group Ones in Australia on Saturday, and they may have found a horse heading that way in the future in runaway Class Three victor

12 Jun 2016

The legendary handler has been trying for three decades to win a feature in his homeland, but it was in a different role that he finally notched the elusive win with Bryan Guy-trained Eagle Way as Zac Purton and Joao Moreira also shine

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John Moore wins first Group One race in Australia in Queensland Derby – but as an owner

11 Jun 2016 - 10:05 PM

Neil Callan takes Green Card for a gallop down the riverside at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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John Moore’s three-year-old Green Card looks headed for higher in Triple Trio closer

2 Jun 2016 - 11:30 PM

John Moore gives Rapper Dragon a pat after his win in the Lion Rock Trophy on Sunday. Rapper Dragon will spearhead Moore’s Derby team next season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

Is the 2017 Hong Kong Derby all over already? John Moore’s three-year-olds as strong as ever in search for next superstar

31 May 2016 - 10:58 AM

Rapper Dragon wins the Lion Rock Trophy easily. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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That’s a wrap for Derby elect Rapper after John Moore’s Dragon roars in inaugural Lion Rock Trophy

30 May 2016 - 1:55 AM

Rapper Dragon will be the highest-rated classic runner in more than a decade should he win the Lion Rock Trophy and make it to next season's four-year-old races.

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John Moore's Rapper Dragon to lock in classic billing in inaugural Lion Rock Trophy

28 May 2016 - 10:15 PM

Werther, Blazing Speed and Victory Magic hit the line locked together in the Champions & Chater Cup. Werther eventually finished on the losing end of the three-way photo behind Blazing Speed. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Werther will still be Horse of the Year despite Champions & Chater defeat, says John Moore

22 May 2016 - 9:24 PM

Hugh Bowman celebrates the win of Werther in the Audemars Piguet QE II Cup last start, the Hong Kong Derby victor racing away for a four and a half length success. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Werther to defy rough record for favourites in Champions & Chater Cup

21 May 2016 - 9:45 PM

Helene Happy Star (right), second to Designs On Rome in the Hong Kong Gold Cup, looks the perfect horse to send to the Melbourne Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

The Griffin

John Moore saddles up a suitable Melbourne Cup candidate in the Champions & Chater – and it’s not Werther

20 May 2016 - 9:31 AM

Runaway QE II Cup winner steps up in trip and faces a race with a different complexion

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Keep it simple and let Werther do his thing: Hugh Bowman has no fear in Champions & Chater Cup

19 May 2016 - 5:45 PM

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

Free Viva Pataca: It’s time for Stanley Ho to send Hong Kong’s greatest prize money earner to a life of luxury

16 May 2016 - 9:30 PM

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Reigning champion trainer John Moore bounces back with double, but concedes title to rival John Size

14 May 2016 - 8:15 PM

Happy Meteor was impressive at his first run on the dirt. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Happy Meteor impresses at first dirt run and looks a promising prospect

9 May 2016 - 8:35 PM

<p>The reigning champion trainer rues the fact he didn’t put his Class Three sprinter on the dirt earlier, but he now believes he has found the secret to the horse after a dominant win</p>

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John Moore happy despite error of judgement with Meteor

7 May 2016 - 10:54 PM

Helene Paragon looks a future Champions Mile horse after his terrific Class Two win. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Spanish steps for John Moore as Helene Paragon emerges as potential top miler

2 May 2016 - 1:36 AM

Hugh Bowman salutes as Werther wins the QE II Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 2016

Cox Plate on the agenda for QE II Cup winner Werther after ‘world class’ display

25 Apr 2016 - 1:00 AM

John Moore and Hugh Bowman celebrate after winning the QE II Cup with Werther. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 2016

John Moore’s Werther storms clear of his rivals in QE II Cup romp

24 Apr 2016 - 11:45 PM

Hugh Bowman celebrates as Werther storms home at Sha Tin in the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup. Photo: AFP

Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 2016

Hong Kong Derby winner Werther ‘world class’ in QE II Cup demolition for John Moore

24 Apr 2016 - 5:45 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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