Deez Dayanand

partnership which is loaded with winners, and Delpech landed the KZN’S jockey championship in the 2014/15 and the 2015/16 seasons.

“With about a month and half to go in the current horse racing season, Delpech is in pole position to win the national jockey championship.

“Being Delpech’s agent is very involving work and he relies on my judgement on which horses to ride at race meetings,” he revealed.

Dayanand said it has been a pleasure to work with Delpech because the jockey was a complete professional and they also share a close bond, which includes their respective families.

However, being in the public eye has its drawbacks, including criticism.

“I don’t mind criticism. As long as it is valid, I’m happy to make the changes.”

Flanked by his mother-in-law, Soundthree Naidoo, left, and his mom Meera, far right, at the couple’s 10th wedding anniversary in 2004.