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“Magic Man” Joao Moreira weaved his magic yet again as he won aboard Best of Luck in the Macau Hong Kong Trophy. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong fails to flatter in Macau interport race as Joao Moreira weaves magic to win Macau Derby

A day after riding a treble at Sha Tin, the Brazilian maestro’s amazing skills were in evidence as he brings home the Geoff Allendorf-trained Turquoise Power in one of three wins for the…

17 Apr 2016

Joao Moreira will switch to Thewizardofoz for the Chairman’s Prize Sprint in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Chairman's Sprint Prize 2016

Joao Moreira forsakes ride on Hong Kong Sprint winner Peniaphobia to partner Thewizardofoz in Chairman’s Sprint Prize

11 Apr 2016 - 5:00 PM

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira pulls a rabbit out of his hat to win Jockey Challenge

10 Apr 2016 - 11:20 PM

Joao Moreira

Hammer King the key to snaring jackpot-boosted Triple Trio

7 Apr 2016 - 3:45 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira powers towards record as John Size extends lead in trainers’ championship

29 Mar 2016 - 3:30 AM

Rapper Dragon (right), with Joao Moreira on board, wins the final race of the night at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

John Moore eyes Hong Kong Derby repeat with Rapper Dragon

29 Mar 2016 - 12:15 AM

Travel Comforts gained a reputation as a speedy squib but his future looks to lie on the dirt. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Switch to dirt, Joao Moreira the key to Tony Millard’s South African import Travel Comforts

24 Mar 2016 - 11:45 AM

<p>Local legend has three runners as he aims to win his sixth Derby, his third as a trainer, and while he is bullish about the chances of the Irish import, he warns that the 2,000m might be too short</p>

Tony Cruz

Giovanni Canaletto should be Hong Kong Derby favourite, says Tony Cruz – but there is a caveat

18 Mar 2016 - 6:00 PM

Joao Moreira

Japan turns to Joao Moreira as the Magic Man takes Champions Mile ride on superstar Maurice

16 Mar 2016 - 4:15 PM

Magical Beauty has not been looking particularly genuine in the concluding stages in recent starts, but he still looks a reliable banker in the final leg of the Triple Trio. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Magical Beauty to provide timely reminder of strength of Hong Kong International Sale in Triple Trio

14 Mar 2016 - 9:55 PM

<p>Rewarding Hero may have been his most prestigious win of the day, but his jaw-dropping victory on Hammer King and his triumph for trivia buffs on Chancellor made it a fruitful card for the Magic Man</p>

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira lords over Sha Tin with heroic treble

13 Mar 2016 - 10:15 PM

John Moore

Just rewards for John Moore’s consistent top-liner after Hero outguns Derby winner Luger

13 Mar 2016 - 8:30 PM

Mr Right was an impressive winner last start and looks set to add another to his record. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Peter Ho and Joao Moreira look to have the Right stuff in Police Cup

8 Mar 2016 - 10:30 PM

Fantastico's last win came for New Zealand-based jockey Mark Du Plessis in June, 2014. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Ricky Yiu's Fantastico out for his first win in almost two years at Happy Valley

1 Mar 2016 - 10:00 PM

Hit The Bid’s consistency makes him a strong Triple Trio banker, even if he rarely wins. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Bid for consistency with Tony Millard’s galloper in Triple Trio

25 Feb 2016 - 8:15 PM

Gun Pit departed Hong Kong for Dubai on Thursday morning, with Caspar Fownes’ galloper hoping for a berth in the world’s richest race, the Dubai World Cup. Photo: Hong Kong Jockey Club

Dubai World Cup Carnival 2016

Zac Purton picks Aerovelocity over Gun Pit with Joao Moreira to ride dirt star in Dubai

25 Feb 2016 - 6:45 PM

Strong Foundation has been in terrific form since returning to original trainer Francis Lui. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Francis Lui’s favourite a Strong Foundation as Triple Trio banker

22 Feb 2016 - 9:30 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira keeps up record pace with hard-fought treble

21 Feb 2016 - 11:30 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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