The Brazilian, who has gone toe-to-toe with Australian Zac Purton for almost a decade, withdrew his Hong Kong Jockey Club licence on Wednesday night.Moreira is currently recuperating in Brazil after undergoing treatment on a left hip injury and has not ridden in Hong Kong since September 21. SPECIAL OFFER: UNLOCK EVERYTHING ON RACENET FOR JUST $1Speaking to the South China Morning Post on Wednesday night, Moreira said he planned to ride a host of Japanese raiders in the Hong Kong International Races next month, before embarking on a global farewell tour to end his riding career.“I appreciate everything Hong Kong has done for me, and I’m not leaving with any bad feelings in mind,” he said. “Overall, Hong Kong has contributed to my life so positively, but I’m dealing with some physical and personal problems. Unfortunately, some changes had to be made and that includes me not being based in Hong Kong any more.”While he originally planned to return from the hip injury, which he has carried for a number of years, Moreira admits the platelet-rich plasma therapy has not been as effective as first hoped. The Magic Man said he has six months of riding left in him and flagged tours of Australia, Japan and Europe in that time. “It’s a very tough call to retire right away, so I intend to ride for a very short stint – maybe a few months, maybe six months,” Moreira told the SCMP.Moreira has four Hong Kong jockeys’ premierships to his name and has amassed an incredible 1234 winners. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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