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Circuit King wins at Happy Valley in July. Photos: Kenneth Chan

A switch in surface looks set to suit Tony Cruz’s Circuit King

The four-year-old’s breeding suggests he’ll relish the all-weather track at Sha Tin on Wednesday night

1 Nov 2016

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

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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

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

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

Tony Cruz

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

Tony Cruz

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

1 Jul 2016 - 8:15 PM

Tony Cruz

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

22 May 2016 - 10:32 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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