A pair of cracking Class 2 contests highlight Sunday’s 11-race Sha Tin card and Joao Moreira is looking to keep his momentum rolling as he aims to close the gap on premiership leader Zac Purton (129-126) with only nine meetings left in the Hong Kong racing season.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club reports that Moreira ended a cold snap of 25 rides without a win last Sunday at Sha Tin and then added two more wins at the Valley on Wednesday to Purton’s one, reducing the Australian’s lead at the top to three.
Nicconi Express trialled well (Pic – Hong Kong Jockey Club)
“It was a bit of a downside for me to not get a win in two out of the last four race meetings, I was a bit unhappy with that but it’s good to spark things back up,” Moreira said.
The pair lock horns again on Sunday.
Moreira has 1 rides, Purton has six – among the Brazilian’s bookings is Nicconi Express (122lb) who tackles the Class 2 Purves Quaich Handicap.
Nicconi Express has been selected by Hollywoodbets Brand Ambassador Anthony Delpech.
