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Retired jockey Anthony Delpech is being honoured by Gold Circle at their Greyville racemeeting this coming Sunday and all races will be named after significant horses in his career.
1998 Gr1 Rothmans July Handicap, Classic Flag, David Ferraris, Anthony Delpech (photo: Gold Circle)
The first is named for his 1998 Durban July winner, Classic Flag.
Anthony will be on course on Sunday and is setting aside time to meet his fans and sign autographs.
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