'I don't have a nickname – but I have been called a lot of names in my time!'

The leading amateur is in the hotseat

Lisa O'Neill: recorded the 100th winner of her career aboard Smooth PlayerCredit: Alain Barr

What advice would you give your ten-year-old self?
Be patient and work hard.

Would you rather win the Cheltenham Gold Cup or be champion jockey?
Win the Cheltenham Gold Cup – it's the race at the festival everyone wants to win, and means you're on the best horse of the season.

If you could play any other sport professionally, which would it be and why?
Soccer – because I wouldn’t mind having their salary.

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Published on 3 November 2018inFeatures

Last updated 12:56, 6 November 2018

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