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

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

Magic Man kicks off his farewell tour at Sha Tin on Sunday, while it’s also possible the superstar Australian will be riding on international day for the final time

11 Dec 2022

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

Joao Moreira after winning the 2021 Hong Kong Vase aboard Glory Vase. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira must pass Jockey Club medical ahead of Hong Kong International Races: ‘what happens in Brazil doesn’t matter’

27 Nov 2022 - 8:53 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates his 2021 Hong Kong Derby win aboard Sky Darci. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira relinquishes Hong Kong licence, plans global farewell tour

23 Nov 2022 - 7:39 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates after taking out last year’s Hong Kong Vase aboard Glory Vase. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira to ride at Hong Kong International Races

22 Nov 2022 - 2:55 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong jockey Joao Moreira says ‘I will be back’, after hip injury sidelines him for 3 months

27 Sep 2022 - 9:14 AM

Jockey Joao Moreira at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira sidelined again after just two meetings back in the saddle

22 Sep 2022 - 8:15 AM

Joao Moreira salutes the Happy Valley crowd after a winner last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira ‘feeling much better’ ahead of return to the saddle at Sha Tin on Sunday

12 Sep 2022 - 11:15 AM

Sugar Sugar, ridden by Joao Moreira, wins at Happy Valley in July. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira to miss start of new season in Hong Kong with ‘ongoing injuries’

30 Aug 2022 - 4:55 PM

Joao Moreira

Title race set for thrilling finale after Joao Moreira draws level with Zac Purton

13 Jul 2022 - 11:11 PM

Zac Purton

Joao Moreira vs Zac Purton: Magic Man must shake double drought to stay in the hunt

11 Jul 2022 - 4:27 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira under pressure as he attempts to play catch-up on title rival Zac Purton

9 Jul 2022 - 10:21 AM

Joao Moreira salutes aboard Super Sunny Sing at Sha Tin on Friday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Joao Moreira vs Zac Purton: calm before the storm as season enters final fortnight

4 Jul 2022 - 4:28 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira v Zac Purton: stage set for grandstand finish as Magic Man returns

26 Jun 2022 - 11:04 AM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira will be back at Happy Valley on Tuesday after passing series of tests

23 Jun 2022 - 4:46 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira ruled out of Saturday’s meeting after suffering chest pains at Happy Valley

22 Jun 2022 - 11:07 PM

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Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.