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

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

The Brazilian returns from suspension ready to build momentum after slipping 11 wins behind his arch rival early in proceedings

2 Nov 2021

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

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

9 Oct 2021 - 12:08 PM

Joao Moreira

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

18 Sep 2021 - 2:04 PM

Joao Moreira

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

2 Sep 2021 - 5:27 PM

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

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

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

Joao Moreira celebrates one of his five winners at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira snares quintet as Purton suffers back spasms

19 May 2021 - 11:57 PM

Joao Moreira sits quietly as Master Eight crushes his rivals on debut at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Frankie Lor Fu-chuen

Stunning debut: Master Eight ‘the most exciting young horse’ in Lor’s stable

16 May 2021 - 6:07 PM

Joao Moreira

Killer Bee is ‘the kind of horse that gets us very excited’: Moreira

7 May 2021 - 12:31 PM

Joao Moreira

Moreira and Lor Looking Great after sweaty whip costs them a last-start victory

11 Apr 2021 - 7:27 PM

Topic / Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira

Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.