João Moreira (jockey)

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.

João Moreira
Nickname	Magic Man
Occupation	Jockey
Born	November 26, 1983 Curitiba, Brazil
Career wins	720 (as of 17/09/2013)

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

United Arab Emirates

• Dubai Golden Shaheen - (1) - Sterling City (2014)
• Al Quoz Sprint - (1) - Amber Sky (2014)
• Dubai Turf - (1) - Vivlos (2017)

Australia

• Coolmore Classic - (1) - Brazen Beau (2014)
• Newmarket Handicap - (1) - Brazen Beau (2015)
• Oakleigh Plate - (1) - Sheidel (2017)

Hong Kong

• 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 - (2) - Satono Crown (2016), Glory Vase (2019)
• Champions Mile - (2) - Able Friend (2015), Maurice (2016)
• Hong Kong Derby - (1) - Rapper Dragon (2017)
• 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 - (3) - Amber Sky (2014), Beat The Clock (2019, 2020)
• Chairman's Sprint Prize - (1) - Beat The Clock (2019)
• Queen Elizabeth II Cup - (1) - Neorealism (2017)
• Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup - (1) - Able Friend (2015)

Japan

• Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup - (1) - Lys Gracieux (2018)

References

• The Magic of Moreira (English Language)
• Joao Moreira sold on Sydney racing scene (English Language)