'I could always tell Bryony had something about her, she could always ride'

Jimmy Frost, 59, takes the weekly grilling

Jimmy FrostCredit: Harry Trump

What advice would you give your ten-year-old self?
Pay more attention at school. Do something sensible like become a lawyer. So much of this game depends on the turn of a card.

What’s the best bet you’ve ever had?
I'm still trying.

If you could play any other sport professionally, which would it be and why?
Golf during the day and snooker during the evening. I'm useless at both.

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Published on 7 April 2018inFeatures

Last updated 12:59, 7 April 2018

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