Joao Moreira must pass a full medical before being permitted to ride at next month’s Longines Hong Kong International Races, with the Jockey Club confirming it has received “conflicting messages” about the Magic Man’s fitness.
On announcing the withdrawal of his Hong Kong licence on Wednesday, Moreira – who has not ridden since the Happy Valley meeting on September 21 because of hip troubles – confirmed he is planning to farewell his home away from home at Sha Tin’s marquee meeting on December 11.
Moreira has committed to feature rides aboard Japanese raiders Resistencia, Lei Papale and Glory Vase, but must prove his fitness in Hong Kong by December 6 if he is to ride on international day.