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Joao Moreira (Heartbreak City) pats Melbourne Cup winner Kerrin McEvoy (Almandin) on the back just metres after the finishing post. Photos: EPA/DAN HIMBRECHTS

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

It wasn’t long after Joao Moreira’s spontaneous act of sportsmanship helped create another great Melbourne Cup moment that the Brazilian was already vowing to one day win the…

1 Nov 2016

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

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira ready to weave his tactical magic aboard John Size’s stayer King Bountiful

25 Oct 2016 - 6:23 PM

D B Pin strides out in a recent barrier trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

The smart D B Pin can help kick John Size’s title defence into gear at Happy Valley

24 Oct 2016 - 7:13 PM

Joao Moreira

All aboard Joao Moreira’s Eastern Express in Jockey Challenge

22 Oct 2016 - 8:13 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira fears future overseas rides could be in jeopardy amid Typhoon Haima fallout

21 Oct 2016 - 6:43 PM

Super Sprinter looks ready to win another race. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Joao Moreira

Black book: Super Sprinter and Wild Boy had no luck and are worth following

20 Oct 2016 - 8:22 PM

Joao Moreira

Grounded: Typhoon Haima forces Joao Moreira and Sam Clipperton to abort their Aussie adventure

20 Oct 2016 - 1:52 PM

Matthew Chadwick celebrates after Pakistan Star’s second victory. Photo: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Michael Phelps wasn’t swimming in the Olympics as a youngster, so what’s the hurry with Pakistan Star?

18 Oct 2016 - 7:46 PM

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira keeps delivering, with nine wins from his last 18 rides

16 Oct 2016 - 11:07 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira jumps at chance to ride Vadamos in the Cox Plate

15 Oct 2016 - 8:25 PM

Zac Purton

International raiders lining up to pinch Caulfield Cup from Australia

14 Oct 2016 - 5:48 PM

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira waves his wand and delivers a five-timer

13 Oct 2016 - 12:22 AM

Zac Purton is looking for his second Caulfield Cup victory after winning aboard Japanese horse Admire Rakti in 2014. Photo: EPA

Joao Moreira

Moreira lands Heartbreak City for Melbourne Cup as Purton prepares for Articus at Caulfield

12 Oct 2016 - 7:39 PM

Caspar Fownes

Premiership leaders Caspar Fownes and Joao Moreira set to skip further clear

10 Oct 2016 - 7:00 PM

Moreira makes his choice for key lead-up sprint as John Size’s ace returns against a star-studded field on Sunday, October 23

Joao Moreira

Joao’s off to see the Wizard: Moreira makes a big call on sprinter as feature race picture becomes clearer

10 Oct 2016 - 12:38 PM

Race 10, JOYFUL TRINITY ridden by Joao Moreira, won the Celebration Cup(Group 3, 1400m) at Sha Tin. John Moore(right). 01OCT16

On The Rails

History says Joyful Trinity can’t mix it with the best in Hong Kong Mile

4 Oct 2016 - 5:23 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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