Danny’s family and friends were surprised in 2017 when the popular jockey quit the saddle with 2000 wins under his belt. They were even more surprised recently when he announced a comeback. He talks of his reasons for returning to the saddle, and reviews his first day back at Kranji on Saturday.
He explains that he’s been riding trackwork and in barrier trials during his four year hiatus, enabling him to keep his weight in check.
Dan talks about some of the great riding talent he’ll be facing every week at Kranji.
The 18 time Gr 1 winner recalls his very first win at Corowa in 1993 and looks back on apprenticeships with Peter Maher at Wodonga and Lee Freedman at Flemington. He acknowledges the support of Freedman’s neighbour David Hayes.
Dan has never forgotten the day he was contacted by Graeme Begg who offered him two rides at Rosehill. Both horses won, and Danny finished up completing his apprenticeship with the Randwick trainer.
The jockey talks about his experiment with the European riding style, and the thrill of winning his first Gr 1.
Dan pays tribute to his all time favourite horse, the remarkable Grand Armee. He won 6 Gr 1’s on the versatile galloper.
He reviews a sequence of major wins in Australia and Singapore.
Danny’s wife Ash is of Malaysian origin, and the couple are the proud parents of a son and two daughters. He has a 17 year old son from his first marriage to Karen, and Baxter will be watching his comeback performances closely.
The 45 year old talks of his passion for harness racing. It’s the thing he’s missed most of all since going to Singapore.
Episode 220: Josh Parr
Episode 219: David Payne (Part 2)
Episode 218: David Payne (Part 1)
Episode 217: Todd Pannell
Episode 216: Sam Clipperton
Episode 215: Craig Carmody (Part 2)
Episode 214: Craig Carmody (Part 1)
Episode 213: Maurice Logue (Part 2)
Episode 212: Maurice Logue (Part 1)
Episode 211: Col Hodges OAM
Episode 210: Mick Robins
Episode 209: Brad Pengelly (Part 2)
Episode 208: Brad Pengelly (Part 1)
Episode 207: John O'Shea
Episode 206: Steven Burridge (Part 2)
Episode 205: Steven Burridge (Part 1)
Episode 204: Phillip Stokes
Episode 203: Grant Buckley
Episode 202: Gary Portelli (Part 2)
Episode 201: Gary Portelli (Part 1)
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