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	(1983-09-26) September 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

• 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)
• Underwood Stakes - (1) - Buckaroo (2024)

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 - (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)

Japan

• Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup - (1) - Lys Gracieux (2018)
• Oka Sho - (1) - Stellenbosch (2024)

Performance at the Hong Kong Jockey Club

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

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