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Race 7, Hit The Bid, ridden by Joao Moreira, won the class 4 over 1400m(all weather track) at Sha Tin on 19Dec15.

Joao Moreira phenomenon: Ryan Moore, the Jockey Challenge and how the 'Magic' is wearing thin for some

The Brazilian jockey is on track to smash all the records he set last year, but officials are worried about the negative effect on turnover

21 Dec 2015

Race 4, Highland Reel, ridden by Ryan Moore, won the Hong Kong Vase(group 1, 2400m) at Sha Tin on 13Dec15.

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Sounds of silence: HKIR trainers doing a disservice to racing by avoiding media

14 Dec 2015 - 11:30 PM

There have been plenty of imports that have caught the eye, but none has been more discussed than John Moore's grey colt Consort. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Derby fever: 5 high-profile imports to watch as the path to the classics begins

7 Dec 2015 - 11:45 PM

Gun Pit is heading for Japan and Sunday's Champions Cup, having run out of races for him in Hong Kong. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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All-weather worries: what to do with Hong Kong's best dirt horses at home?

1 Dec 2015 - 1:45 AM

Japan beats Hong Kong in the plush toy stakes, but how do the two racing superpowers stack up overall? Photo: Andrew Hawkins

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Who wins the battle of racing’s superpowers: Hong Kong or Japan?

23 Nov 2015 - 11:30 PM

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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

Team Mongolian Saturday celebrate the horse's success in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. They are likely to bring their rousing party to Sha Tin, with Mongolian Saturday set to tackle the Hong Kong Sprint. Photos: AFP, Kenneth Chan

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Wizards, blizzards and Mongolians: what's on our Christmas wish list for the Hong Kong international races

9 Nov 2015 - 11:30 PM

Novelty golf promotions in China, like this shoot-out into a lake in Hangjiajie, Hunan province, are unlikely to be seen again after President Xi Jinping's crackdown. Photo: Reuters

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Xi Jinping’s purge on golf a lesson for horse-racing dreams in China

3 Nov 2015 - 10:15 AM

"Fatso Friend" silenced his critics on Sunday at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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All conquering Able Friend – out of this world, but probably not out of Asia again

27 Oct 2015 - 1:15 PM

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns arrives for his perjury trial in London on Monday. He has become a central figure in the murky world of sports betting in recent weeks. Photo: AP

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Why horse racing is lengths ahead of other sports when it comes to integrity, despite its bad name

19 Oct 2015 - 11:15 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

Zac Purton and Joao Moreira were caught up in their own version of the Tom Hanks movie The Terminal after they missed Sunday's Sha Tin meeting when their flight from Sydney was diverted to Taipei's Taoyuan Airport. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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The Terminal: Jockeys Edition, starring Joao Moreira and Zac Purton

5 Oct 2015 - 10:15 PM

Olivier Doleuze is one of racing's best dressed men with his fashion advice in high demand.

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Racing into reality: what would be Hong Kong racing's best reality television shows?

21 Sep 2015 - 9:15 PM

The Big Mac index was created by The Economist to determine the performance of different economies - but could the Jockey Club tote be a new index? Photo: AP

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Forget the Big Mac Index: why Hong Kong Jockey Club gambling turnover is a real indicator of the strength of China's economy

14 Sep 2015 - 10:15 PM

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

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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

No 1 freelancer: Vincent Ho Chak-yiu has the award in the bag. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Vincent Ho to take a trip on red carpet, but apprentices shunned in champion awards

7 Jul 2015 - 9:30 AM

Warm-weather protocols include regular hosing down of horses after racing. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Let cool heads prevail and a twilight twist added to summer meetings

29 Jun 2015 - 4:45 PM

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive for day four at Royal Ascot. But is Royal Ascot about the royals or about the racing? Photos: Reuters

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Royal Ascot - more about the royals or the racing?

22 Jun 2015 - 10:45 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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