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Joao Moreira hopes the Jockey Club’s decision to not allow him to ride Vadamos in the Cox Plate because of Typhoon Haima won’t hinder his opportunities in the future. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira fears future overseas rides could be in jeopardy amid Typhoon Haima fallout

The champion rider understands the Jockey Club’s decision to revoke his license to compete in the Cox Plate, but hopes it won’t have a negative flow-on effect

21 Oct 2016

Super Sprinter looks ready to win another race. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Joao Moreira

Black book: Super Sprinter and Wild Boy had no luck and are worth following

20 Oct 2016 - 8:22 PM

Joao Moreira

Grounded: Typhoon Haima forces Joao Moreira and Sam Clipperton to abort their Aussie adventure

20 Oct 2016 - 1:52 PM

Matthew Chadwick celebrates after Pakistan Star’s second victory. Photo: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Michael Phelps wasn’t swimming in the Olympics as a youngster, so what’s the hurry with Pakistan Star?

18 Oct 2016 - 7:46 PM

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira keeps delivering, with nine wins from his last 18 rides

16 Oct 2016 - 11:07 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira jumps at chance to ride Vadamos in the Cox Plate

15 Oct 2016 - 8:25 PM

Zac Purton

International raiders lining up to pinch Caulfield Cup from Australia

14 Oct 2016 - 5:48 PM

Joao Moreira

Magic Man Joao Moreira waves his wand and delivers a five-timer

13 Oct 2016 - 12:22 AM

Zac Purton is looking for his second Caulfield Cup victory after winning aboard Japanese horse Admire Rakti in 2014. Photo: EPA

Joao Moreira

Moreira lands Heartbreak City for Melbourne Cup as Purton prepares for Articus at Caulfield

12 Oct 2016 - 7:39 PM

Caspar Fownes

Premiership leaders Caspar Fownes and Joao Moreira set to skip further clear

10 Oct 2016 - 7:00 PM

Moreira makes his choice for key lead-up sprint as John Size’s ace returns against a star-studded field on Sunday, October 23

Joao Moreira

Joao’s off to see the Wizard: Moreira makes a big call on sprinter as feature race picture becomes clearer

10 Oct 2016 - 12:38 PM

Race 10, JOYFUL TRINITY ridden by Joao Moreira, won the Celebration Cup(Group 3, 1400m) at Sha Tin. John Moore(right). 01OCT16

On The Rails

History says Joyful Trinity can’t mix it with the best in Hong Kong Mile

4 Oct 2016 - 5:23 PM

Brett Prebble

Jockeys need to make the tough decisions when chasing key Hong Kong International rides

1 Oct 2016 - 9:31 PM

Joao Moreira gives a fist-pump as Joyful Trinity runs over the top of his rivals in the Group Three Celebration Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Joyful Trinity’s Celebration Cup victory shows Hong Kong Mile potential

1 Oct 2016 - 8:45 PM

Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira believes he’s made the winning choice in Celebration Cup

30 Sep 2016 - 9:28 PM

California Joy will be out to make it two wins on the trot after saluting earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Hong Kong Derby hopeful California Joy out to record back-to-back victories at Sha Tin

29 Sep 2016 - 6:16 PM

After spending last Sunday with his family, the Magic Man returns with a treble at Sha Tin

Joao Moreira

Slow start? No worries as life’s a beach for Joao Moreira

25 Sep 2016 - 11:18 PM

Players at the end of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Cup, which went to penalties at Mong Kok Stadium. Photos: Edward Wong

Joao Moreira

A charitable cause: big turnout at Mong Kok Stadium as soccer stars parade skills with Hong Kong jockeys

16 Sep 2016 - 9:15 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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