João Moreira (jockey)
João Moreira | |
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Occupation | Jockey |
Born |
September 30, 1984 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Career wins | 720 (as of 17/09/2013) |
João Moreira (born September 30, 1984 in Curitiba- Paraná , Brazil), is a jockey currently based in Hong Kong after successful seasons in Brazil and in 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
- Dubai Golden Shaheen - (1) - Sterling City (2014)
- Al Quoz Sprint - (1) - Amber Sky (2014)
- Coolmore Classic - (1) - Brazen Beau (2014)
- Newmarket Handicap - (1) - Brazen Beau (2015)
- Hong Kong Mile - (1) - Able Friend (2014)
- Hong Kong Cup - (1) - Designs on Rome (2014)
- Hong Kong Sprint - (1) - Peniaphobia (2015)
- Champions Mile - (2) - Able Friend (2015), Maurice (2016)
- Hong Kong Stewards' Cup - (1) - Able Friend (2015)
- Hong Kong Gold Cup - (2) - Military Attack (2014), Designs on Rome (2015)
- Hong Kong Classic Mile - (1) - Able Friend (2014)
- Centenary Sprint Cup - (1) - Amber Sky (2014)
- Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup - (1) - Able Friend (2015)
References
- The Magic of Moreira (English Language)
- Joao Moreira sold on Sydney racing scene (English Language)
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