‘Rita Ora was like one of the lads – but I’d rather be a jockey than a pop star’

Jockey Robbie Dolan is a man of many talents. The Irishman, appearing in the Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse, looks back on his time on The Voice Australia with mentor Rita Ora… Robbie didn't want to be seen as a bad singer

Robbie Dolan could be performing on either of Ascot’s main stages. But the multi-talented Irishman will leave the after-party entertainment to Perrie Edwards and Marvin Humes, while he sets out to prove he has the X Factor in the saddle as one of the stars of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup. ‌

Like the former Little Mix and JLS stars, Dolan was the breakout hit of a TV talent show. He sang his way into the stable of Rita Ora , who became his mentor after he turned three chairs at the blind audition on The Voice Australia in 2022. ‌

“You have to be on my