I was surprised when I heard I was to ride for the team,

I don't know how a fellow looks, when he meets somebody that he hasn't seen, hasn't heard of, don't know where they are, know nothing about the house, whatever.

I did rattle a couple of (fences) but I think that's quite good because if you don't touch them you get a bit casual.

The problem I have with the press is that if you tell them anything interesting, they never take any notice.

To win just feels amazing,

I don't mind a big fascinator. I think there is more scope for artwork in a fascinator rather than a hat.