Melbourne Cup

Sing Your Heart Out! Why Jockeys Are the New Pop Stars After the Melbourne Cup!

Irish jockey Robbie Dolan steals the spotlight at the Melbourne Cup! Discover how our racing stars are taking the world by storm – both on and off the track!

In an exhilarating and nail-biting finale, Irish jockey Robbie Dolan took centre stage at the 164th Melbourne Cup with his exceptional ride on Knight's Choice. Not only did Dolan manage to whip the crowd into a frenzy with his performance, but he also appears to have been working on his singing skills ever since his time on 'The Voice'. This lively racing event isn’t just about the winners; it’s also about who can belt out the best tunes post-race!

Knight's Choice clinched the victory in a breathtaking photo finish, narrowly edging out Warp Speed and Okita Soushi, who finished second and third respectively. Fresh off the thrilling excitement of the Cup, Dolan’s confidence soared, declaring, "I was quite confident going into the race," which may or may not translate into a surprise album drop sometime soon. Meanwhile, Sheila Laxon, trainer of Knight's Choice, celebrated her second Melbourne Cup win twenty-three years after her first—a fact that both nostalgic and new fans of racing are embracing wholeheartedly.

The 2024 Melbourne Cup is shaping up to be another high-stakes race, featuring local and international contenders racing over a grueling 3200 meters. Currently, there are eight horses priced at $26, with Buckaroo leading the pack, indicating a wide-open field for next year. Is it too much to hope that a dance-off might become part of the pre-race entertainment as well? With the increasing popularity of horse racing combined with such talent riding these steeds, anything’s possible!

But let’s just pause to think how incredible it is that a race can attract footy stars too! Right in the midst of the hype, it was reported that Victorian footy fans had to settle for less than they hoped when settling on the quinella in race eight at Flemington, proving once again that even the best plans can go sideways! Get those horses and footy stars ready, as the 2025 Melbourne Cup is just a gallop away—so much potential and so much excitement!