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Keagan de Melo

Keagan de Melo
Keagan de Melo: A highly accomplished professional jockey, he is a product of the South African Jockey Academy. Boasting over 1,200 career wins, including nearly 50 at black type level, he was crowned South Africa Champion Jockey in 2022/23. His notable victories include the South African Derby, Golden Horse Sprint, and Premier’s Champions Challenge. Currently based in Hong Kong, he recently secured his first Group success there. De Melo has forged strong partnerships with various trainers and is notably partnered with Red Elegance. His expertise lies in consistently achieving high-level wins across different racing circuits.
Hong Kong racing

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Moreira’s knock-back shows brutal competitiveness of HK weighing room

With the jockey ranks one of the strongest in recent memory, the Brazilian is no longer guaranteed a spot on the roster.

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