Return to Hong Kong may not be a welcome one for former champion Moreira

Hong Kong champion jockey Joao Moreira has already won each of the HKIR Group 1 prizes

Joao Moreira: star rider said goodbye to his Japanese dreamCredit: Vince Caligiuri

The Dikler was never fond of exams, so felt some sympathy for Joao Moreira when he recently failed a written test that would have allowed him a full-time riding licence in Japan.

That failure sparked speculation the Brazilian would return to Hong Kong, where he had become a record-breaking punters' darling before setting his heart on a stint elsewhere.

Access denied: Joao Moreira's move to Japan is scuppered after he fails exam

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Published on 16 October 2018inNews

Last updated 17:27, 16 October 2018

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