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James McDonald is one of four jockeys to join the Hong Kong ranks on short-term contracts in the coming months. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Superstar James McDonald headlines quartet of jockeys granted short-term licences in Hong Kong

Kiwi champion returns for another winter stint, while three riders from Europe will also add firepower to the city’s riding ranks

17 Sep 2025

Joao Moreira enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2023. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Will Hong Kong racing fans be treated to Zac Purton v Joao Moreira v James McDonald?

15 Sep 2025 - 6:23 PM

Zac Purton is excited by the prospect of a global racing league. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton ‘excited’ about potential world series, but HKJC not keen to play host

6 May 2025 - 1:20 PM

Karis Teetan celebrates his 700th Hong Kong win after booting home Speedstar at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Karis Teetan becomes sixth jockey to ride 700 Hong Kong winners with Happy Valley success

6 Nov 2024 - 11:06 PM

Zac Purton celebrates riding his record-breaking 171st winner this season aboard Magic Supreme at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton beats Joao Moreira’s mark as Magic Supreme erases Magic Man from record books

9 Jul 2023 - 9:57 PM

Birthday boy Peter Ho celebrates his first double this season at Happy Valley on Thursday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Peter Ho’s bittersweet birthday as Happy Valley double doesn’t count in licence fight

6 Jul 2023 - 11:16 PM

Seasons Wit gets the better of Harmony N Blessed at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton enjoys best Happy Valley night of 2023 to pull closer to Joao Moreira’s record

7 Jun 2023 - 11:58 PM

Joao Moreira returns a winner aboard Packing Hurricane at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira a winner again in Hong Kong: ‘it’s like a dream’

30 Apr 2023 - 8:44 PM

Gallant Hero salutes under Zac Purton at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

History repeats as David Hall tastes immediate success after birth of son Harvey

19 Apr 2023 - 11:48 PM

Hishi Iguazu (outside) finishes second to Loves Only You in the 2021 Hong Kong Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira to return for Champions Day, Russian Emperor withdrawn from QE II Cup

14 Apr 2023 - 12:55 PM

Zac Purton and Joao Moreira at Sha Tin in July 2018. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton needs one win from next 13 to reach century in fewer rides than Joao Moreira

27 Feb 2023 - 2:47 PM

The field thunders down the Happy Valley straight. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Asian Racing Conference: the sport has ‘so far to go’ in dealing with jockeys’ mental health

16 Feb 2023 - 3:05 PM

Senor Toba wins the Group Three Centenary Vase (1,800m) under Hugh Bowman at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira to ride Senor Toba in Qatar after Caspar Fownes’ grey impresses in Centenary Vase

5 Feb 2023 - 7:18 PM

Joao Moreira says goodbye to Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

More HKIR glory evades Moreira as he says goodbye to Sha Tin: ‘I love you all’

11 Dec 2022 - 8:12 PM

Zac Purton (left) and Joao Moreira are all smiles at the end of the 2017-18 season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton likens Joao Moreira rivalry to the pressure of riding Beauty Generation

11 Dec 2022 - 9:48 AM

Glory Vase wins the 2021 Hong Kong Vase under Joao Moreira. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Two-time Hong Kong Vase champion Glory Vase seeks special spot in history in his final race

9 Dec 2022 - 4:35 PM

Zac Purton is free to ride at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club finds a way to make Covid go away, while Joao Moreira ‘very confident’ of passing fitness test

1 Dec 2022 - 5:15 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates a win at the Hong Kong International Races. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club determined to farewell Joao Moreira on its terms, not his

28 Nov 2022 - 6:24 PM

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Joao Moreira

Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.