João Moreira (jockey)
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| João Moreira | |
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| Nickname | Magic Man |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | September 26, 1983 Curitiba, Brazil |
| Career wins | 720 (as of 17/09/2013) |
João Moreira (born September 26, 1983, in Curitiba-Paraná , Brazil), is a jockey currently based in Hong Kong after successful seasons in Brazil, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.
He is believed to have a set a world record of riding eight winners from eight rides on the nine-event card on Friday September 6, 2013, at Kranji race course in Singapore.
His career started as an apprentice in 2005/06 season in his native home country of Brazil.
Major wins[edit]
- Dubai Golden Shaheen - (1) - Sterling City (2014)
- Al Quoz Sprint - (1) - Amber Sky (2014)
- Dubai Turf - (1) - Vivlos (2017)
- Champagne Stakes - (1) - Militarize (2023)
- Coolmore Classic - (1) - Brazen Beau (2014)
- Golden Rose Stakes - (1) - Militarize (2023)
- Newmarket Handicap - (1) - Brazen Beau (2015)
- Oakleigh Plate - (1) - Sheidel (2017)
- Sires' Produce Stakes - (1) - Militarize (2023)
Notable mention: Second place, Melbourne Cup - Soulcombe(2023)
- Hong Kong Mile - (1) - Able Friend (2014)
- Hong Kong Cup - (1) - Designs on Rome (2014)
- Hong Kong Sprint - (2) - Peniaphobia (2015), Beat The Clock (2019)
- Hong Kong Vase - (3) - Satono Crown (2016), Glory Vase (2019, 2021)
- Champions Mile - (2) - Able Friend (2015), Maurice (2016)
- Hong Kong Derby - (2) - Rapper Dragon (2017), Sky Darci (2021)
- Hong Kong Stewards' Cup - (2) - Able Friend (2015), Waikuku (2020)
- Hong Kong Gold Cup - (3) - Military Attack (2014), Designs on Rome (2015), Time Warp (2020)
- Hong Kong Classic Mile - (2) - Able Friend (2014), Rapper Dragon (2017)
- Hong Kong Classic Cup - (1) - Rapper Dragon (2017)
- Centenary Sprint Cup - (4) - Amber Sky (2014), Beat The Clock (2019, 2020), Hot King Prawn (2021)
- Chairman's Sprint Prize - (1) - Beat The Clock (2019)
- Queen Elizabeth II Cup - (1) - Neorealism (2017)
- Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup - (2) - Able Friend (2015), Waikuku (2021)
- Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup - (1) - Lys Gracieux (2018)
- Oka Sho - (1) - Stellenbosch (2024)
Performance at the Hong Kong Jockey Club[edit]
| Seasons |
Total Rides |
No. of Wins |
No. of 2nds |
No. of 3rds |
No. of 4ths |
Stakes won |
| 2013/2014 | 478 | 97 | 71 | 59 | 51 | HK$99,347,312 |
| 2014/2015 | 595 | 145 | 89 | 64 | 71 | HK$173,715,365 |
| 2015/2016 | 664 | 168 | 105 | 101 | 61 | HK$178,829,947 |
| 2016/2017 | 711 | 170 | 104 | 84 | 78 | HK$207,249,728 |
| 2017/2018 | 660 | 134 | 98 | 76 | 74 | HK$162,786,520 |
| 2018/2019 | 495 | 90 | 75 | 54 | 45 | HK$132,239,825 |
| 2019/2020 | 719 | 138 | 123 | 91 | 68 | HK206,911,365.50 |
| 2020/2021 | 742 | 157 | 103 | 93 | 76 | HK215,300,250 |
| 2021/2022 | 694 | 132 | 103 | 69 | 76 | HK182,602,240 |
References[edit]
- The Magic of Moreira (English Language)
- Joao Moreira sold on Sydney racing scene (English Language)
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