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Megan Nicholls: 'I'm an independent person - I was keen to see different things'
The apprentice rider, 23, on her famous father, cooking and a dislike of running

Megan Nicholls: hoping the Silk Series will returnCredit: Edward Whitaker
What are you most looking forward to at the moment?
I'm really looking forward to getting back on board Rhythm Master again. He was impressive when winning his novice on his debut at Haydock. He's a horse we really like and I can't wait to see what's there when I get back riding him again.
What has been your biggest challenge of the last 12 months?
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