Episode 188: Jim Byrne (Part 2)

In part 2 Jimmy Byrne recalls a win in the coveted Queensland Derby on the Peter Moody trained Riva San. He was lucky to gain the ride. He reflects on one of his greatest racing thrills, a Doomben $10,000 victory on Redzel. It was his one and only ride on the dual Everest winner.  The jockey talks of another Group 1 win- the J.J.Atkins Stakes on the Paul Butterworth trained Capital Gain. Jim looks back on five rides on the powerhouse sprinter General Nediym including a win in the Magic Millions Cup. He talks of his affinity with the Ipswich track where he’s won three Cups. Jim talks of the trainers who’ve given him support over the years. The popular jockey outlines his business plans for the future. He’s already setting up a saddlery shop at home where he’ll work when his racing days are over.