Joao Moreira riding Amber Sky of Hong Kong gestures after winning the Al Quoz Sprint during the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai March 29, 2014. REUTERS/Caren Firouz
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Horse racing has always thrived on its romantic notions. The rich and famous might own most of the best horses but it is the success of the battlers that keeps the sport's heart beating.
The Brazilian jockey Joao Moreira is living proof of that endearing appeal. Born into a life of poverty, he has defied the odds and risen to become one of the most accomplished riders in the sport, breaking records all over the world.
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