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...

More Editor's Picks

Reti: NZ was starting from ‘zero’ on AI strategy
Editor's Picks

Reti: NZ was starting from ‘zero’ on AI strategy

Shane Reti has defended the Govt AI strategy amidst criticism there's not much in it.

Dileepa Fonseka 15 Jul 2025
Court strikes out Du Val investor action against FMA
Editor's Picks

Court strikes out Du Val investor action against FMA

Court finds regulator owed Du Val investors no particular duty of care.

Garth Bray 14 Jul 2025
Fast-track friction over Ōrewa housing development
Policy

Fast-track friction over Ōrewa housing development

Watercare says it may not service the proposed 1200-home development.

Oliver Lewis 11 Jul 2025
Ryman, Summerset unshaken by Victoria fee crackdown
Property

Ryman, Summerset unshaken by Victoria fee crackdown

A Victorian tribunal has ruled that Lifestyle Communities' fees are void.

Gregor Thompson 10 Jul 2025