Joao Moreira

Hong Kong racing

Fownes and Moreira bid to begin three-month campaign with a bang at Happy Valley

7 Apr 2026 - 1:49 PM

Jockey Joao Moreira will return to Hong Kong for a late-season stint as stable jockey for trainer Caspar Fownes. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Caspar Fownes thrilled with Joao Moreira’s return to Hong Kong as stable’s retained rider

23 Feb 2026 - 11:56 AM

Ka Ying Rising surges clear to win the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising joins Hong Kong’s all-time greats with the promise of more to come

23 Feb 2026 - 7:00 AM

Jockey Joao Moreira and trainer Caspar Fownes soak up their big Happy Valley night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Caspar Fownes makes renewed push for Joao Moreira’s Hong Kong return after pair’s double delight at Happy Valley

11 Dec 2025 - 12:06 AM

Zac Purton celebrates his first IJC victory in 2017. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins the IJC at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

10 Dec 2025 - 11:25 AM

Joao Moreira (left) and Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges shake hands at Wednesday night’s IJC press conference. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

IJC first and then a longer HK stint for Moreira? ‘Hopefully we can come back soon’

9 Dec 2025 - 8:05 PM

Christophe Lemaire enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2022. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira and Lemaire return to IJC line-up, while injured Moore remains a chance

5 Nov 2025 - 2:53 PM

Joao Moreira is all smiles at Sha Tin earlier this year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Could it be Moore out, Moreira in for the International Jockeys’ Championship?

3 Nov 2025 - 7:35 PM

Joao Moreira enjoys a winner at Sha Tin earlier this year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

10 Oct 2025 - 9:18 AM

Joao Moreira celebrates a victory at Sha Tin in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

No short-term Hong Kong stint for Joao Moreira in 2025 as Jockey Club declares roster full

18 Sep 2025 - 3:58 PM

James McDonald is one of four jockeys to join the Hong Kong ranks on short-term contracts in the coming months. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Superstar James McDonald headlines quartet of jockeys granted short-term licences in Hong Kong

17 Sep 2025 - 4:12 PM

Joao Moreira enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2023. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Will Hong Kong racing fans be treated to Zac Purton v Joao Moreira v James McDonald?

15 Sep 2025 - 6:23 PM

Zac Purton is excited by the prospect of a global racing league. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton ‘excited’ about potential world series, but HKJC not keen to play host

6 May 2025 - 1:20 PM

Karis Teetan celebrates his 700th Hong Kong win after booting home Speedstar at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Teetan becomes sixth jockey to ride 700 HK winners: ‘It’s an amazing number’

6 Nov 2024 - 11:06 PM

Zac Purton celebrates riding his record-breaking 171st winner this season aboard Magic Supreme at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton beats Joao Moreira’s mark as Magic Supreme erases Magic Man from record books

9 Jul 2023 - 9:57 PM

Topic / Joao Moreira

Joao Moreira

British challengers hit ground running as June Take gives connections a scare

Champions Day raiders arrive in Hong Kong as Caspar Fownes reclaims championship lead

Moreira and Fownes launch three-month partnership with four-timer at the Valley

Fownes and Moreira bid to begin three-month campaign with a bang at Happy Valley

Caspar Fownes thrilled with Joao Moreira’s return to Hong Kong as stable’s retained rider

Ka Ying Rising joins Hong Kong’s all-time greats with the promise of more to come

Caspar Fownes makes renewed push for Joao Moreira’s Hong Kong return after pair’s double delight at Happy Valley

Who wins the IJC at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

IJC first and then a longer HK stint for Moreira? ‘Hopefully we can come back soon’

Moreira and Lemaire return to IJC line-up, while injured Moore remains a chance

Could it be Moore out, Moreira in for the International Jockeys’ Championship?

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

No short-term Hong Kong stint for Joao Moreira in 2025 as Jockey Club declares roster full

Superstar James McDonald headlines quartet of jockeys granted short-term licences in Hong Kong

Will Hong Kong racing fans be treated to Zac Purton v Joao Moreira v James McDonald?

Zac Purton ‘excited’ about potential world series, but HKJC not keen to play host

Teetan becomes sixth jockey to ride 700 HK winners: ‘It’s an amazing number’

Zac Purton beats Joao Moreira’s mark as Magic Supreme erases Magic Man from record books

Owen joined SCMP in April 2025 after an eight-year stint in the UK covering domestic and international racing for myracing, Racing Post and The Sun. He is also a passionate about other sports including football, tennis and Formula 1.