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If 2015-16 was the “season of the jockey” then Kei Chiong and Joao Moreira played starring roles. Photo: Kenneth Chan

The 2015-16 season to be remembered as that of the jockey in term marked by resilience

That man from Brazil, Joao Moreira, dominated yet again as he smashed his record by 23 wins while female apprentice Kei Chiong made an indelible mark

16 Jul 2016

Joao Moreira once again dominated to win his second jockeys’ championship. Photo: Kenneth Chan

2015-16 Hong Kong racing season review

Joao Moreira’s magical season – but he was no one man show

16 Jul 2016 - 8:00 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira sets sights on another record after setting new benchmark of 168 wins in a season

10 Jul 2016 - 11:09 PM

Joao Moreira rides Love Shock to win race three at Sha Tin on June 5.

On The Rails

To ban or not to ban: a moral dilemma for the Jockey Club to contemplate

28 Jun 2016 - 7:26 PM

Joao Moreira gives Joyful Trinity a pat after his win on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Joyful Trinity to follow in Sun Jewellery’s footsteps as he heads for Group company

26 Jun 2016 - 9:41 PM

Joao Moreira

Love Shocker! Joao Moreira’s ‘Magic’ show comes crashing down in flames with horror show on John Size’s Members Cup favourite

26 Jun 2016 - 8:49 PM

John Moore

Milestone men John Moore, Joao Moreira to continue to build records with Lotus Strikes Back in Triple Trio

20 Jun 2016 - 11:25 PM

Joao Moreira

Manfred Man’s ‘Magic’ system pays dividends with a treble

19 Jun 2016 - 10:57 PM

The four-year-olds won the Premier Plate and Premier Cup respectively, but while John Moore’s galloper is heading to the Sha Tin Mile Trophy, John Size’s charge is likely finished for the season

John Size

New kids on the block Helene Paragon, Sun Jewellery to avoid clash at season finale after impressive wins

19 Jun 2016 - 9:01 PM

Joao Moreira

John Size’s Love Shock stamps himself as a Hong Kong Derby contender as part of a Joao Moreira double

5 Jun 2016 - 9:27 PM

Brett Prebble gets everything out of Ho Ho Feel to win narrowly in January. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira on? The jockey change to light up the Triple Trio

30 May 2016 - 10:25 PM

Joao Moreira

Room for improvement: The incomparable Moreira to ride in Japan ‘to learn and sharpen skills’

30 May 2016 - 6:00 PM

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

John Moore

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

The Magic Man has a mixed day, also incurring a two-day suspension and being involved in a contentious issue at the gates with hot favourite Dancing Flames, but he sets himself a target of 160 wins after surpassing his previous mark

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira enters uncharted territory as treble takes him to 146 wins for the season

30 May 2016 - 1:45 AM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira to hit a Home Run and reach new season win record in Sunday’s Triple Trio?

26 May 2016 - 7:44 PM

Joao Moreira (right), pictured draped in a Brazilian flag after winning the 2014 Golden Shaheen on Sterling City, could be Brazil’s next president with skills he has displayed in the politically tough Hong Kong racing environment. Photo: EPA

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

Political play: could Joao Moreira be just the man Brazil is looking for as its new president?

23 May 2016 - 10:30 PM

Joao Moreira

Record-breaker Joao Moreira achieves another rare feat with lowly Class Five win

23 May 2016 - 12:26 AM

Lucky Profit looks set to win again in the opening leg of the Triple Trio, with Mr Kool his main danger. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira has the Lucky hand to bookend Triple Trio

25 Apr 2016 - 11:02 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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