There have been many sensational Golden Slippers but 2000 proved to be one of the most amazing.  When Belle Du Jour missed the start and almost unseated jockey Lenny Beasley few on course gave her a chance.  Gradually catching the field, Beasley steered a near perfect course through the other horses and with a whirlwind finish Belle Du Jour snatched victory on the line from the Lee Freedman trained Crowned Glory with favourite Assertive Lad in third position.  It was a popular win with the crowd at Rosehill when John Singleton, one of the filly's owners (along with ex PM Bob Hawke and vet, Gerry Rose) shouted free beer in the public bar.  It was trainer Clarry Conners fourth win in ten years and the first for jockey Len Beasley.