Fail File: Lance O'Sullivan ONZM, former jockey

Fail File: Lance O'Sullivan ONZM, former jockey
Lance O'Sullivan. (Image: Supplied)
Victoria Carter
Each fortnight, Victoria Carter speaks to someone about failure, disappointment and what they learned. This week, she talks to Lance O'Sullivan ONZM, former champion jockey, horse trainer and farmer.I was really disappointed when: 13,000 of my rides weren’t winners! (Lance did ride a record 2358 New Zealand winners). For every wonderful moment, there are at least ten times you are disappointed. When I started off in my career, I was a mediocre jockey. I had to work hard and apply myself to become successful. I had been ridin...

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