Figgy Retires
Guillermo “Willy” Figueroa, one of South Africa’s most popular jockeys, has retired from race riding.
26th December 2011
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Guillermo “Willy” Figueroa, one of South Africa’s most popular jockeys, has retired from race riding.
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