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Joao Moreira (left) and Zac Purton at the draw for the International Jockeys’ Championship this week. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Can Purton and Moreira continue their HKIR dominance?

At least one of the star jockeys has tasted Group One success at each of the past nine December showcases

11 Dec 2021

Joao Moreira partners Blaze Warrior to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Warrior blazing Classic Series trail: ‘he has already bought his ticket’

28 Nov 2021 - 8:58 PM

Joao Moreira guides Romantic Warrior to victory at Happy Valley last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Moreira confident Romantic Warrior can continue unbeaten run

23 Nov 2021 - 3:16 PM

Excellent Proposal wins the Classic Mile in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Moreira backs Classic Mile winner to kick on: ‘we haven’t seen the best of him’

12 Nov 2021 - 4:14 PM

Joao Moreira salutes after a winner this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Moreira concedes Purton ‘has a bigger chance than me’ in 2021-22 title fight

2 Nov 2021 - 1:12 PM

Joao Moreira partners Master Eight to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Frankie Lor Fu-chuen

Master Eight stars as Moreira bounces back with Sha Tin treble

24 Oct 2021 - 7:51 PM

Sky Darci (outside) wins the Lion Rock Trophy in May. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Sky Darci takes next step on collision course with Golden Sixty: ‘why not dream?’

16 Oct 2021 - 9:55 AM

Joao Moreira celebrates his treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Can Moreira wrest momentum away from Purton? ‘Hopefully I don’t miss a chance’

9 Oct 2021 - 12:08 PM

A beaming Joao Moreira after a winner this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Moreira excited by Drops Of God as fortnight of ‘much better’ rides awaits

18 Sep 2021 - 2:04 PM

Zac Purton (outside) and Joao Moreira fight out a finish. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Moreira-Purton rivalry poised for vintage renewal as enthusiasm replaces injury

2 Sep 2021 - 5:27 PM

Jockey Joao Moreira and trainer Caspar Fownes celebrate their Derby win with Sky Darci in March. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Moreira, Fownes team up five times as they look to put a ribbon on title wins

13 Jul 2021 - 4:15 PM

Joao Moreira boots Steel Win (blue silks) home at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Michael Chang

Chang says strike ‘not a concern’, Moreira hits 150 as he coasts to title

4 Jul 2021 - 8:11 PM

Joao Moreira partners the Francis Lui-trained Super Fast to victory at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Francis Lui Kin-wai

Lui and Moreira snare trebles to steal the show at Sha Tin

26 Jun 2021 - 8:48 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates a recent victory aboard Master Eight. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Moreira admits he’s ready for a break: ‘I’m coming to the end of my energy’

22 Jun 2021 - 1:48 PM

Joao Moreira urges Master Eight home at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

The Inside Word

Rising star Master Eight rallies under pressure to remain unbeaten: ‘he’s a fighter’

13 Jun 2021 - 6:58 PM

Joao Moreira guides Master Eight to victory at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Moreira’s confidence levels with boom sprinter Master Eight? ‘Very high’

12 Jun 2021 - 12:31 PM

Joao Moreira guides Courier Wonder to victory in the Group Three Sha Tin Vase on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

Future looking bright as Size puts Courier Wonder on path to Hong Kong Sprint

23 May 2021 - 6:39 PM

Joao Moreira sports a big smile as he returns to scale after his fifth winner at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Talking Points

Finally free of injury, Moreira has one hand on the jockeys’ championship

20 May 2021 - 5:36 PM