Tag: 'Joao Moreira'

How many Melbourne Cups has Joao Moreira won?

Joao Moreira has ridden in plenty of countries around the world and amassed 39 Group 1 winners, but how many times has he actually won...

Military Mission stamps strong Melbourne Cup claim

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott and Joao Moreira have combined with Military Mission to claim the Herbert Power Stakes on Caulfield Guineas Day at Caulfield.

Militarize blouses rivals in Group 1 Golden Rose

The Chris Waller-trained Militarize has produced a stunning finishing burst to claim the Group 1 Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill.

Zac Purton races to Hong Kong record, eclipses Joao Moreira’s mark

Zac Purton will continue his pursuit of Douglas Whyte’s Hong Kong career record after surpassing Joao Moreira’s mark for the most victories in a season.

Zac Purton on brink of history

Zac Purton continues his pursuit of history with 11 rides at Sha Tin on Sunday as John Size - who is bidding for a record...
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Purton five winners away from making history in Hong Kong

Zac Purton's three winners at Sha Tin on Monday night moved him to 166 winning rides for the 2022-23 season, only four shy off Joao...

Neasham back for more Hong Kong glory

Sydney-based trainer Annabel Neasham returns to Sha Tin for Sunday’s HK$20 million Champions Mile (1600m) with My Oberon.

Militarize bolts clear to secure a Chris Waller Triple Crown

Militarize has carved up his opposition in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes to secure a first-time Triple Crown success for trainer Chris Waller.

Olentia stamps her authority in H B Carr Stakes victory

Chris Waller and Joao Moreira have combined with Olentia on Saturday in the H B Carr Stakes to score in emphatic fashion.

Kristilli dazzles in Group 2 Percy Sykes Stakes triumph

The Annabel Neasham-trained Kristilli has produced a jaw-dropping performance to claim the Group 2 Percy Sykes Stakes at Randwick.

Militarize bolts clear in ATC Sire Produce Stakes

Chris Waller and Joao Moreira have teamed up again with Militarize storming clear in the Group 1 ATC Sires Produce Stakes at Royal Randwick.

Surefire proves too strong in Group 2 Chairman’s Quality victory

Chris Waller and Joao Moreira have combined with Surefire to take out the Group 2 Chairman's Quality at Randwick on the first day of The...

Punt Drunk: ‘Magic Man’ set to grace The Championships

This weeks edition of Punt Drunk takes a look at the genuine star show for The Championships, as well as Moonee Valley's Twitter account bringing...
Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira hands in Hong Kong jockey licence

Joao Moreira, Hong Kong’s four-time champion jockey, has had his application approved to withdraw his riding licence for the 2022/23 season with immediate effect.
Joao Moreira

Jockey Joao Moreira makes announcement about injury

The Hong Kong Jockey Club, at the request of Jockey Joao Moreira, have published the below personal announcement on behalf of Moreira: “I have been...
Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira returns in search of early-season winners

Conceding he is still marginally short of complete fitness, Joao Moreira will attempt to strike quickly when the four-time Hong Kong champion jockey resumes at...
Sky Racing photo finish - Punt Drunk

Punt Drunk: Tokoriki Lad up to his old tricks, Sky stinks it up

On this Monday edition of Punt Drunk, the team dissect what was a busy weekend of racing. Although off-season racing in the three big states...
Frankie Lor

Frankie Lor double-handed in Friday feature

Bidding to tighten his grip on the trainers’ championship, Frankie Lor is hopeful Master Eight can cope with a hefty weight and quality opposition to...
Buzzinga

Karis Teetan upbeat over Buzzinga

In the midst of another excellent season, Karis Teetan is confident Buzzinga can lay the foundations for a strong 2022/23 campaign when he jousts with...
Zac Purton

Purton edges closer to jockeys’ championship

The Hong Kong jockeys’ championship hangs in the balance after Zac Purton drew within one win of Joao Moreira with seven meetings left in the...
Beauty Joy

Beauty Joy stuns with Group 3 Premier Cup victory

Steadily bridging the gap to Joao Moreira in the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship with a four-timer, Zac Purton was stunned by Beauty Joy’s incredible Group...
Soulmate

Soulmate crowns progressive stint with Happy Valley triumph

Soulmate capped a season crammed with improvement and success with dramatic victory in the Class 2 Bellflower Handicap (1800m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night...
Valiant Elegance

Valiant Elegance out to master Happy Valley again

Spurred on by Valiant Elegance’s indomitable run of form, Lyle Hewitson is remaining buoyant the chestnut has got what it takes to join a select...
Gorgeous Vitality

Purton double trims Moreira’s lead as trainers share Happy Valley spoils

Zac Purton has posted a vital double to edge to within touching distance of Joao Moreira in the Hong Kong Jockeys’ Championship after an eventful...
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Moreira master of the Lion Rock Trophy, Hot King Prawn retires

Joao Moreira is chasing an unmatched fifth win in Sunday’s (May 29) HKD$3.7 million Group 3 Lion Rock Trophy Handicap (1600m) when he gets the...