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Joao Moreira returns to the winner's circle on Amazing Kids, to the delight of punters trackside at Sha Tin. It was the fourth of five winners for the jockey. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Amazing masterclass as 'Magic Man' Joao Moreira scores stunning five-timer

Any lingering doubts about last season's leading jockey were cast aside as the Brazilian rode winner after winner, including a John Size double

20 Sep 2015

Joao Moreira could be based anywhere. Will he stay in Hong Kong? Photo: Kenneth Chan

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

The world is Joao Moreira's oyster: with powerhouse stable Godolphin knocking, where will Hong Kong's top jockey end up?

7 Sep 2015 - 10:00 PM

The emphatic win of Packing Pins stamped him as one of Hong Kong's most promising horses, with Group races now on his agenda. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Joao Moreira Packs plenty with promising miler Pins

6 Sep 2015 - 11:30 PM

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'Magic Man' Joao Moreira casts his spell over Japan as he wins World All-Star title

30 Aug 2015 - 11:45 PM

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Jockey Joao Moreira takes magic on the road to Japan as he wins trio in Sapporo

30 Aug 2015 - 1:45 AM

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Star Joao Moreira hopes Japan mission sets him up for new season - and helps shrink waistline

29 Aug 2015 - 12:00 AM

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Guru more a 'coward' than a Hero for Moreira

27 Jun 2015 - 11:15 PM

Joao Moreira is ready to take on the world with Able Friend in the Queen Anne Stakes. Photo: SCMP

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

Coincidences and storylines point to 'date with destiny' for Able Friend

15 Jun 2015 - 11:15 PM

Joao Moreira relaxes with his daughter, Marina, at home in Sha Tin. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Focus

Spellbinding rise of 'Magic Man' Joao Moreira

15 Jun 2015 - 9:30 AM

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Jockey Club rejects appeal from Brazen Beau owners for Moreira dispensation

12 Jun 2015 - 12:00 AM

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Injured Joao Moreira ruled out early, but wins anyway

28 May 2015 - 12:45 AM

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Moreira to maintain record run with help from Size and Silly Buddies

25 May 2015 - 9:30 PM

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'The ride of the season': Moore lauds Moreira after Bear-Pop success

25 May 2015 - 12:00 AM

Joao Moreira has been exceptional this term, with 118 winners chalked up so far. Photos: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Jockey Club gets just what it asked for in Joao Moreira

19 May 2015 - 11:15 PM

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Joao Moreira breaks record number of wins for Hong Kong jockey in one season in typically stunning style

17 May 2015 - 1:00 AM

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Treble adds to Magic Man Joao Moreira's record menu

14 May 2015 - 1:00 AM

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Moreira closes in on Whyte's record after Dashing five-timer

4 May 2015 - 12:00 AM

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Why top jockeys Joao Moreira and Zac Purton have nothing but respect for each other

26 Apr 2015 - 12:30 AM

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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