is there any news on anthony delpech after his fall today?

hope he is ok and is not injured badly, always a very humble man and a great rider.

dont think anything too serious happened...took a break for a race to recover then back riding in the 8th...maybe just a few bruises, anything more and i doubt he would have got back riding again

good news

He did the correct thing by not riding after the fall. Why did he then decide to ride Royal Zulu Guard and then not ride in the last. Strange

Anthony G Wrote:

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> He did the correct thing by not riding after the
> fall. Why did he then decide to ride Royal Zulu
> Guard and then not ride in the last. Strange

watching the replay of that race a few times, ride looked quite suspect to me in all honesty...
(in full disclosure i never had money on it so not talking from my pocket)

@bushy

I've seen horses dig in before at Greyville, its not uncommon.
The last time it happened the horse never made it.

Neon Wrote:

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> @bushy
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> I've seen horses dig in before at Greyville, its
> not uncommon.
> The last time it happened the horse never made it.

I was referring to the ride on Royal Zulu Guard, not the ride that he fell off

My question is, why was he allowed to ride again

1. You had a fall. Right decision taken to step down and not ride anymore
2. De Melo rides for Delpech in next race
3. Delpech back in he saddle to ride Royal Zulu Guard
4. Delpech steps down again and repaced in the last race

Would this have been allowed if it had been any smaller name Jockey? Stipes got some answering to do here. For a jockey to step down, the doctor must have recommended this. Who agreed to let him back on and then back off again. Was he 100% fit to ride Royal Zulu Guard?

royal zulu guard is average..everytime it is talked up and is then beaten now its time to blame the jock..come guys..it finished with copper bay and storm dancer..two horses that battled to win maidens

I agree that Royal Zulu Guard is average. My question is, should Delpech ave been allowed to ride again after being stepped down. Is it fair for the owners who engaged his services in the 7th and 9th races. If he stood down for the balance of the meeting, no problem.

Watching the replay of hs fall, I am glad he is ok. That's the worst thing that could happen to a jockey. Why ride again if you not 100%

I think he rode royal Zulu coz that was his best ride of the day
Thought he would end up in the number 1 box
I hear what u saying AnthonyG

I don't think the jock was 100%, in the parade ring Anthony walk with a slight limp.
I was surprised to see him ride.

As for the horse Red Revenge, I think this horse is a afraid of the jocks whip or the track towards
the outside rail has potholes