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Cult hero Pakistan Star back in action after refusing to run in last race

Star jockey Joao Moreira gives his seal of approval, but the horse must pass one more test before he is allowed to compete again after stunning world racing last time out

26 Sep 2017

Joao Moreira and Pakistan Star. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Another setback for Pakistan Star, will miss Celebration Cup

12 Sep 2017 - 5:26 PM

Pakistan Star finishes more than a minute behind the rest of the field in the Group Three Premier Plate in June after stopping during the race. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Pakistan Star foot problem ‘not serious’, says Cruz

30 Aug 2017 - 11:32 AM

Zac Purton and Beauty Only at Tokyo Racecourse. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Cruz backs Beauty Only after a creditable effort in Yasuda Kinen

4 Jun 2017 - 7:20 PM

Contentment watched by trainer John Size in Tokyo. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Heart says Rapper, head says Werther, but Yasuda could complicate things

3 Jun 2017 - 1:59 PM

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

Tony Cruz

Pakistan Star to tackle Premier Plate in season finale

18 May 2017 - 3:55 PM

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

‘Pakistan bloody Star’! Yes, let’s hope we are talking about him after QE II Cup on Sunday

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

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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