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August 17, 2017

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Joao Moreira receives short-term JRA Jockey's License
Joao Moreira
Joao Moreira

The Japan Racing Association (JRA) announced that a short-term riding jockey's license will be issued to Hong Kong-based Brazilian jockey, Joao Moreira.

This short-term riding license is effective from August 17 to 22, 2017.

Moreira, 33, will be primarily riding for owner, Kazuko Yoshida, and Moreira's host trainer, Noriyuki Hori of JRA Miho Training Center.

Moreira has a combined record of 26 wins from 89 rides in JRA races. He also rode under a short-term JRA license last August.