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Pakistan Star has all the ingredients to be one of racing’s cult heroes

A social media phenomenon, an internet sensation - call him what you like - but Pakistan Star will bring people back to the track

18 Sep 2016

Race 10, Pakistan Star, ridden by Matthew Chadwick, won the class 3 over 1400m at Sha Tin on 18Sep16.

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Watch: Pakistan Star does it again with another come-from-behind victory at Sha Tin

18 Sep 2016 - 6:24 PM

Pakistan Star went viral after his stunning last-to-first debut in July. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Viral sensation: exciting galloper Pakistan Star set for return to races after easy Happy Valley trial

2 Sep 2016 - 12:00 PM

Pakistan Star (Matthew Chadwick) produces a standout performance in the Griffin race at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Pakistan Star earns comparison with the greats after eye-popping debut

4 Jul 2016 - 5:15 PM

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One for the future: Pakistan Star shoots past rivals in freakish debut

1 Jul 2016 - 8:15 PM

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Career highlight for Tony Cruz with five winners ranging from old stagers to new blood

22 May 2016 - 10:32 PM

Blazing Speed makes it two Champions & Chater Cup wins in three seasons with his narrow success. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Blazing Speed fights off Victory Magic to give Tony Cruz four straight Champions & Chater Cups

22 May 2016 - 9:57 PM

Matthew Chadwick returns after winning the Sha Tin Vase on Peniaphobia. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Hong Kong Sprint winner Peniaphobia closes season with Sha Tin Vase success

22 May 2016 - 8:45 PM

The 2014 winner nosed out four-year-olds Victory Magic and Werther in a banner day for his trainer

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Tony Cruz’s Blazing Speed makes it two Champions & Chater Cups in minor upset

22 May 2016 - 5:15 PM

<p>The Classic Mile winner added the Chairman’s Trophy on Sunday, with both the trainer and jockey Neil Callan admitting he needs conditions to suit to show his best</p>

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Tony Cruz takes aim at Champions Mile and Yasuda Kinen with Beauty Only

4 Apr 2016 - 12:03 AM

Beauty Love was a strong winner at Sha Tin, but finally draws a gate at his Happy Valley debut. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Beauty Love to relish inside draw at Happy Valley debut

29 Mar 2016 - 10:30 PM

<p>Local legend has three runners as he aims to win his sixth Derby, his third as a trainer, and while he is bullish about the chances of the Irish import, he warns that the 2,000m might be too short</p>

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Giovanni Canaletto should be Hong Kong Derby favourite, says Tony Cruz – but there is a caveat

18 Mar 2016 - 6:00 PM

Magical Beauty was incredibly impressive in winning at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Magical Beauty to continue his rise through the ranks after impressive Happy Valley win

17 Mar 2016 - 8:45 PM

Magical Beauty has not been looking particularly genuine in the concluding stages in recent starts, but he still looks a reliable banker in the final leg of the Triple Trio. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Magical Beauty to provide timely reminder of strength of Hong Kong International Sale in Triple Trio

14 Mar 2016 - 9:55 PM

Race 6, Bullish Smart(inside), ridden by Vincent Ho, won the class 3 over 1650m at Happy Valley on 17Feb16.

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Bullish Smart emerges as candidate for rich Million Challenge after Happy Valley win

17 Feb 2016 - 11:36 PM

Blazing Speed (Neil Callan) edges out People's Knight (Terry Wong) to win a dirt trial as he prepares for the Hong Kong Gold Cup Sunday week. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Blazing Speed fires while Designs On Rome struggles as stars prepare for Hong Kong Gold Cup

16 Feb 2016 - 11:00 PM

Race 4, Beauty Love, ridden by Slivestre de Sousa, won the class 4 over 1800m at Sha Tin on 14Feb16.

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Silvestre de Sousa the only jockey that could challenge Joao Moreira for championship, says Tony Cruz

14 Feb 2016 - 9:30 PM

GENERAL SHERMAN ridden by Douglas Whyte trial in batch 1 over 1200Metres (All Weather Track) at Sha Tin. 08DEC15

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Potential Hong Kong Derby contenders catch the eye down the straight

1 Feb 2016 - 8:15 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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