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James McDonald (born 6 January 1992) is a New Zealand thoroughbred racing jockey and member of the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. On 2 November 2021, McDonald rode the winning horse Verry Elleegant in the 2021 Melbourne Cup. He is the World Jockey of the Year for 2021 in the TRC Global Rankings. Group 1 winners (98)
Aug 1, 2007 · JAMES MCDONALD. New Zealand. Redemption has been a great driver for James McDonald. After previously being a great apprentice in New Zealand and then twice winning the Sydney Premiership, the kiwi bounced back from a major setback to win it again in 2018/19.
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Jun 27, 2024 · James McDonald drove himself to Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick on Wednesday after becoming ill, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. The 32-year-old rode four races at the Warwick Farm meeting on Wednesday before reporting what he thought was a bad stitch.
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Feb 27, 2024 · Winning Group Ones in Hong Kong has become a fruitful pursuit for James McDonald and Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges says “it’s only a matter of time” before the ...
May 27, 2024 · James McDonald flew out to Japan on Sunday as he prepares to ride Romantic Warrior in next Sunday’s Group 1 Yasuda Kinen (1600m) at Tokyo racecourse. It will be just the second time in 10 years the 32-year-old has ridden in Japan, where he will be chasing his maiden winner in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Dec 3, 2021 · The Hong Kong Jockey Club was quick to swoop, signing McDonald for this year’s International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) and giving him a global platform to further showcase his talents come ...
