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Race 4, Bamboo Dance, ridden by Joao Moreira, won the class 4 over 1600m at Sha Tin on 19Dec15.

Cult horse Bamboo Dance continues dream run for David Hall and Joao Moreira

Approaching the end of his seven-year-old season, the gelding had won one-from-30 and dropped to 18, but after six wins in a row, the now eight-year-old’s rating is up into the 60s

19 Dec 2015

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Wednesday winners Lucky Profit, Strong Foundation to repeat up in grade

17 Dec 2015 - 8:15 PM

Strong Foundation wins in March under Zac Purton. The horse is now back with Francis Lui after stints with Caspar Fownes and Ricky Yiu. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Strong Foundation to finally break through thanks to Joao Moreira's magic

15 Dec 2015 - 9:22 PM

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Joao Moreira to build bridges and strengthen relationships in Triple Trio

14 Dec 2015 - 9:15 PM

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Joao Moreira simply magic as rider brings up half-century in record time at Sha Tin

7 Dec 2015 - 12:00 AM

Hit The Bid records his one and only win under Zac Purton at a night all-weather meeting in March. Purton is in Japan to ride Gun Pit today, with Joao Moreira taking the mount. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Tony Millard's Bid to Hit his stride at the right time

6 Dec 2015 - 9:00 AM

Beauty Flame held off a late charge from Able Friend to claim the Jockey Club Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Why Able Friend's Jockey Club Mile travails could bode well for Hong Kong Mile defence

24 Nov 2015 - 11:00 PM

Punters may love Joao Moreira, but while his strike rate is impressive, backing every one of his mounts this season would send most to the poorhouse. Photo: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Joao Moreira's 'Magic' strike rate is not quite so magic

18 Nov 2015 - 12:45 AM

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Is Joao Moreira truly the 'Magic Man'? Watch his spectacular wand - or whip - tricks and decide

16 Nov 2015 - 7:45 PM

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Not even a ban can stop Magic Man Joao Moreira's momentum after treble

8 Nov 2015 - 11:30 PM

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Danny Shum celebrates double with a dash of Magic from Joao Moreira

2 Nov 2015 - 2:00 AM

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No sign of 'blues' for Joao Moreira with magic Happy Valley four-timer

23 Oct 2015 - 12:00 AM

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Three wins and a fall in a day of drama for Joao Moreira

18 Oct 2015 - 10:53 PM

Packing Pins, with Zac Purton aboard, races away from a somewhat flat Amazing Kids (Joao Moreira). The Magic Man had the choice of riding both horses.

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Decisions, decisions: Joao Moreira's toughest challenge in Hong Kong is making choices

12 Oct 2015 - 11:45 PM

Circuit Land puts a handy field to the sword, the four-year-old stamping himself as a future Class One horse in the making. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Classic Mile hopes dented for Joao Moreira mounts, but Circuit Land soothes blow for the Magic Man

11 Oct 2015 - 1:41 AM

A wet and windy day, brought on by Typhoon Mujigae, caused attendance to plummet and turnover to drop on a day already affected by the absence of star jockeys Joao Moreira and Zac Purton. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Havoc as leading riders Joao Moreira, Zac Purton stranded in Taiwan

5 Oct 2015 - 12:30 AM

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Joao Moreira's Fabulous day has him looking ahead with Chris So's talented sprinter

1 Oct 2015 - 11:00 PM

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Yiu's Happy Agility to leave punters smiling in Triple Trio closer

26 Sep 2015 - 12:03 AM

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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