Joao Moreira’s return to Hong Kong confirmed + top storylines for remainder of 2025/26 season

Moreira x Caspar Fownes, Trainers’ title race, Triple Crown watch, 4YO Classics, and James Cummings’ long runway.The Magic Man is back. Joao Moreira’s return to Hong Kong racing, as stable jockey for Caspar Fownes, adds star power and fresh intrigue to the final stretch of the 2025/26 season – a period that can often feel like a drag. We run through the biggest storylines for the remaining meetings: what Moreira’s presence means for the jockeys’ narrative and the Trainers’ Championship race; Romantic Warrior’s Triple Crown campaign and the depth (or lack of it) around the elite; the evolving Four-Year-Old Classic Series as the Derby picture shifts; the rare situation of James Cummings being announced so far in advance and what that means for owners and trainers now; and which stables are feeling the heat heading into the back end of the season.00:00 The return of Joao Moreira as stable jockey for Caspar Fownes 09:03 Triple Crown watch: Romantic Warrior vs Voyage Bubble 11:55 The Four-Year-Old Classic Series: Classic Cup, Derby rankings, tactics 21:03 James Cummings and the unusually long lead time before next season 27:07 Who is under the most pressure for the run home?