The race for last year’s top apprentice Sovereign Award wasn’t much of a race at all, thanks to Williams, who won 100 races.

Big success, however, doesn’t come with a big ego.

“I really don’t like to talk about myself or any accomplishments,” said Williams, on the phone from Vancouver. “I’m someone who just likes to go with the flow. Sometimes, I think that if I talk about myself, or a winning ride, I’ll end up jinxing myself. I work hard in the mornings and hope that pays off in the afternoons.”

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