Robbie Dolan
| Robbie Dolan | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 1995-96 (aged 28) Kildare, Ireland |
| Children | 1 |
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) |
| Career wins | 348 3-2-3[1] |
| Major racing wins | |
| Melbourne Cup (2024) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Knight's Choice | |
Robbie Dolan (aged 28) is an Irish thoroughbred racing jockey. On 5 November 2024, Dolan rode the winning horse Knight's Choice in the 2024 Melbourne Cup.[2][3]
In 2022, Dolan appeared on the Australian tv series The Voice, where he was eliminated during the battles.[4][5] Hours after his Melbourne Cup win in 2024, he sang with fellow Irish singer Ronan Keating.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Robbie Dolan stats — racingandsports.com.au. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ O’loughlin, Liam (5 November 2024). "'Pinch me, I'm dreaming': $81 roughie Knight's Choice salutes in thrilling Melbourne Cup photo finish". Nine news. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ McGarry, Andrew (5 November 2024). "Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup to delight of jockey Robbie Dolan and trainers Sheila Laxon and John Symons". ABC. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ Knox, David (6 November 2024). "Melbourne Cup jockey competed on The Voice". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ Feiam, Alexandra (6 November 2024). "Former The Voice contestant wins Melbourne Cup". news.com.au. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ Snape, Jack (5 November 2024). "Jockey Robbie Dolan goes from star turn on The Voice to live out Melbourne Cup dream". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 6 November 2024.