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Neil Callan points at the crowd after taking out the Group Two Centenary Sprint at Sha Tin on Monday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Dubai next? Peniaphobia stakes claim with Centenary Sprint Cup win

The six-year-old speedster is a chance at racing in the Group One Al Quoz Sprint for the third year in a row after an all-the-way victory at Sha Tin in Monday’s Group Two

30 Jan 2017

Silvestre De Sousa

Silvestre de Sousa picks up the ride on Pakistan Star for Classic Mile

17 Jan 2017 - 3:47 PM

Joao Moreira

With Moreira aboard, Pakistan Star makes light work of Griffin Trophy

27 Dec 2016 - 10:49 PM

Neil Callan shows Blazing Speed some affection after winning the Group One Champions & Chater Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Blazing Speed has the runs on the board to show he can prevail in Jockey Club Cup at Sha Tin

19 Nov 2016 - 8:40 PM

Neil Callan celebrates aboard Blazing Speed after winning the Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Don’t write off Blazing Speed in Jockey Club Cup, warns Neil Callan

19 Nov 2016 - 4:19 PM

Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz says his stable is building, but isn’t a championship contender this season

6 Nov 2016 - 10:11 PM

Circuit King wins at Happy Valley in July. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

A switch in surface looks set to suit Tony Cruz’s Circuit King

1 Nov 2016 - 7:24 PM

Matthew Chadwick celebrates after Pakistan Star’s second victory. Photo: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Michael Phelps wasn’t swimming in the Olympics as a youngster, so what’s the hurry with Pakistan Star?

18 Oct 2016 - 7:46 PM

Chad Schofield screams in delight as Mr Bogart inflicts Pakistan Star’s first defeat. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Bubble burst: handicapper helps inflict Pakistan Star’s first defeat, according to trainer Tony Cruz

16 Oct 2016 - 8:32 PM

Pakistan Star looks around at trackwork with jockey Matthew Chadwick in the saddle. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

‘Sit last and come home fast’ – trainer Tony Cruz says there will be no change of tactics for Pakistan Star

14 Oct 2016 - 2:32 PM

Pakistan Star returns to action on Sunday, but will he go back to last like he has in his first two starts? Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Barrier draw adds twist to Pakistan Star’s prospects of a third straight win

13 Oct 2016 - 4:55 PM

Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz grants Vincent Ho the chance to partner sprint star Peniaphobia in Premier Bowl

6 Oct 2016 - 7:30 PM

Pakistan Star and Matthew Chadwick (middle) finish third to Blizzard (Joao Moreira, right) and Bad Boy (Sam Clipperton) in their trial at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Hong Kong internet hero Pakistan Star learns new tricks as he reappears in Sha Tin barrier trial

4 Oct 2016 - 1:00 PM

Peniaphobia ridden by Matthew Chadwick. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Sprint star Peniaphobia ready to roar in National Day Cup

30 Sep 2016 - 7:16 PM

I’m A Witness winning at Happy Valley last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz-trained I’m A Witness ready to win at Happy Valley

20 Sep 2016 - 5:25 PM

Pakistan Star’s stunning wins have created a huge amount of interest on social media. Photos: Kenneth Chan

On The Rails

Sign of the times as internet creates Pakistan Star phenomenon

20 Sep 2016 - 4:15 PM

Racing’s newest cult hero gets hit hard by the handicapper, rated higher than former superstar Silent Witness at the same stage of his career

Tony Cruz

Don’t crucify Pakistan Star, pleads his trainer Tony Cruz

19 Sep 2016 - 7:35 PM

Pakistan Star and jockey Matthew Chadwick sent the Sha Tin crowd into raptures with his second straight last-to-first win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

The exceptional Pakistan Star exceeds expectations - again

18 Sep 2016 - 9:15 PM

Australian journalist Michael Cox had considerable experience as a writer and radio broadcaster in his homeland, covering thoroughbred and harness racing as well as other major sports, before making the move to the Post in 2011. Michael has adapted seamlessly to writing and reporting on Hong Kong racing and his blog, Happy Lucky Dragon Win, has become a popular feature of the Post’s online coverage.

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