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Pakistan Star, who was narrowly beaten by Neorealism last time out, will race once more this season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Pakistan Star to tackle Premier Plate in season finale

Tony Cruz-trained cult hero was expected to be stood down for the season but will race one more time in the Group Three contest

18 May 2017

Zac Purton cruises to the line as Winner’s Way scores an easy win at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Cruz believes classy Winner’s Way ‘will be one of the good milers’

13 May 2017 - 11:20 PM

Tony Cruz leads Pakistan Star on to the track at Sha Tin. He hopes his four-year-old can do the talking in Sunday’s Audemars Piguet QE II Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

Stage set for Pakistan Star and Rapper Dragon to step into void

28 Apr 2017 - 5:50 PM

Tony Cruz

Cruz’s Kiwi import elevated into Hong Kong Derby field

8 Mar 2017 - 3:50 PM

Hugh Bowman guides Werther to victory in the Group One Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Moore

Dubai stocks depleted as HK stars pull out of World Cup meeting

28 Feb 2017 - 6:53 PM

Silvestre de Sousa guides California Disegno to victory at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Disegno wins but Cruz still dreaming of Derby with Circuit Hassler

11 Feb 2017 - 10:54 PM

Tony Cruz

Career milestone for Cruz as he notches a Valley double

8 Feb 2017 - 11:59 PM

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

Tony Cruz

Dubai next? Peniaphobia stakes claim with Centenary Sprint Cup win

30 Jan 2017 - 11:40 PM

Silvestre De Sousa

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

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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