Anthony Delpech
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Anthony Delpech is a Thoroughbred horse racing
jockey
who competes internationally.
Delpech's family moved to Durban
, South Africa
when he was thirteen years old and it was there that he embarked on a career as a jockey. A two-time champion jockey http://www.saja.co.za/sachampjockeys.shtml and the 1998 and 2004 winner of South Africa's premier race, the Group One
Durban July Handicap
, he has ridden at the Champ de Mars Racecourse
in Mauritius
as well as the Singapore Racecourse in Kranji
. However, in recent years he has met with considerable success at Sha Tin Racecourse
in Hong Kong
notably with Vengeance of Rain
on whom he won the 2005 Hong Kong Cup
http://horseracing.about.com/od/hongkong/a/aa121105a.htm and the 2007 Dubai Sheema Classic
at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse
. http://dubairacenight.com/dubai-sheema-classic/ Anthony holds the record in South Africa for the most number of wins by a jockey in a season (334) which he set during the 1998/1999 racing season. http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/racing-post-london-england-the/mi_7999/is_2000_March_2/south-africa-home-grown-talent/ai_n36133849/
Thoroughbred horse race
Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide sport and industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport: Flat racing and National Hunt racing...
jockey
Jockey
A jockey is an athlete who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing.-Etymology:...
who competes internationally.
Delpech's family moved to Durban
Durban
Durban is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal and the third largest city in South Africa. It forms part of the eThekwini metropolitan municipality. Durban is famous for being the busiest port in South Africa. It is also seen as one of the major centres of tourism...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
when he was thirteen years old and it was there that he embarked on a career as a jockey. A two-time champion jockey http://www.saja.co.za/sachampjockeys.shtml and the 1998 and 2004 winner of South Africa's premier race, the Group One
Group One
Group One or Group 1 is the term used for the highest level of Thoroughbred and Standardbred stakes races in many countries. Group One races may be run under handicap conditions in Australia but in Europe weight-for-age conditions always apply. Races may be also restricted to age groups or a...
Durban July Handicap
Durban July Handicap
The Durban July Handicap is a South African Thoroughbred horse race held annually on the first Saturday of July since 1897 at Greyville Racecourse in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Raced on turf, the Durban July Handicap is open to horses of all ages. It is South Africa's premier horse racing event and...
, he has ridden at the Champ de Mars Racecourse
Champ de Mars Racecourse
The Champ de Mars Racecourse is a race track in Port Louis, Mauritius, for thoroughbred horse races located close to the center of the city, at the Mauritius Turf Club ....
in Mauritius
Mauritius
Mauritius , officially the Republic of Mauritius is an island nation off the southeast coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about east of Madagascar...
as well as the Singapore Racecourse in Kranji
Kranji
Kranji is a suburb in northwestern Singapore, located about from the city centre.-Etymology:Kranji is named after a local tree, the kranji or keranji . Its abundance has rapidly dwindled since the first half of the nineteenth century.-History:The first Singapore-Kranji railway from Tank Road to...
. However, in recent years he has met with considerable success at Sha Tin Racecourse
Sha Tin Racecourse
Sha Tin Racecourse is one of the two racecourses for horse racing in Hong Kong. It is located in Sha Tin in the New Territories. It is managed by Hong Kong Jockey Club.Penfold Park is encircled by the track.-History:...
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
notably with Vengeance of Rain
Vengeance of Rain
Vengeance of Rain is a retired Thoroughbred racehorse in Hong Kong that won Dubai Sheema Classic , the joint richest turf race in the world. Vengeance of Rain was foaled in New Zealand, trained by David E...
on whom he won the 2005 Hong Kong Cup
Hong Kong Cup
The Hong Kong Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Hong Kong which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 2000 metres at Sha Tin, and it is scheduled to take place each year in mid December....
http://horseracing.about.com/od/hongkong/a/aa121105a.htm and the 2007 Dubai Sheema Classic
Dubai Sheema Classic
The Dubai Sheema Classic is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Arab Emirates open to thoroughbreds which are four-years-old or above. It is run over a distance of 2,400 metres on the turf track at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, and it takes place annually during the Dubai World Cup Night in...
at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse
Nad Al Sheba Racecourse
Nad Al Sheba Racecourse is a former Thoroughbred horse racing facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates opened in 1986. It has a 2,200 metre left-handed dirt race track and a left-handed turf course of the same distance...
. http://dubairacenight.com/dubai-sheema-classic/ Anthony holds the record in South Africa for the most number of wins by a jockey in a season (334) which he set during the 1998/1999 racing season. http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/racing-post-london-england-the/mi_7999/is_2000_March_2/south-africa-home-grown-talent/ai_n36133849/