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Joao Moreira guides Pakistan Star to an easy win in the Griffin Trophy at Sha Tin on Tuesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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

The boom horse returns to form with an easy victory at Sha Tin on Tuesday, the Group One Hong Kong Classic Mile is next on the agenda and the Magic Man has been offered the ride

27 Dec 2016

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

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

Tony Cruz

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.

Tony Cruz

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

18 Sep 2016 - 6:24 PM

Alan Aitken has worked in all facets of the media and was the master of the famous AJC Punters Podium at Sydney racecourses for many years. He was one of Australia's most respected racing journalists over almost two decades with The Sydney Morning Herald before joining SCMP in 2001. Alan also has extensive magazine and radio experience and is a respected racing form analyst.

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