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

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

Expect the horse who has become a social media sensation to go back early and unleash his trademark finishing burst when he steps out at Sha Tin on Sunday

14 Oct 2016

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

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

13 Oct 2016 - 4:55 PM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The exceptional Pakistan Star exceeds expectations - again

18 Sep 2016 - 9:15 PM

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

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

18 Sep 2016 - 8:54 PM

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

Column

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

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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