BOBBY Dolan, father of Group 1-winning jockey Robbie (26) riding in Australia, was just out of a hospital appointment patching up an injured thumb acquired after being “backed into by a mare” but was only too delighted to talk to The Irish Field about his multi-talented son. Twenty-six years with Dermot Weld, Bobby still works with horses.

Son Robbie, now six years in Australia, has 228 career wins to his name including two Group 1s along with other group races, but what is hitting the headlines is the talent Robbie has shown on Channel Seven’s hit singing show The Voice Australia. Well worth checking out online for Robbie’s gorgeous rendition of Let It Go.