Image courtesy Bradley Photographers - Proud owner Alan Bell leads Grand Armee back to scale after a second Queen Elizabeth win 2005.
In Part 2 Danny reflects on the thrill of riding his first Group 1 winner. He had to go to Melbourne to do it.
He pays tribute to the best horse he ever rode, the versatile Grand Armee. Danny’s record on the gelding included 6 Group 1’s. He loved this free striding racing machine.
Danny fondly remembers his association with the brilliant two year old filly Victory Vein. He still blames himself for her Golden Slipper defeat.
He talks of the thrill of finally winning a Slipper on Polar Success in 2003.
He remembers several other Group performers he had the privilege to ride.
Danny talks of his Singapore experience which brought him another 500 winners.
He tells us about his new Singapore family and his 16 year old Australian born son Baxter
(Banner image courtesy Bradley Photographers - Danny was elated when Grand Armee passed the post in the 2004 Queen Elizabeth with Lonhro in his wake.)
Image courtesy Bradley Photographers - Lonhro fans weren't smiling after the 2004 Queen Elizabeth, but Danny Beasley certainly was.