James McDonald (jockey)

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James McDonald
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McDonald winning the Hong Kong Cup at the Sha Tin Racecourse in 2023
NicknameJMac, J-Mac
Occupation Jockey
Born Kaipaki, New Zealand
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Honours
New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame (2021)
World Jockey of the Year (2021)
Significant horses
Verry Elleegant
It's A Dundeel
Nature Strip
Anamoe
Romantic Warrior

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. [1] He is the World Jockey of the Year for 2021 in the TRC Global Rankings. [2]

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Group 1 winners (97)

McDonald winning the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup at the Sha Tin Racecourse in 2023 James McDonald 20230319.jpg
McDonald winning the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup at the Sha Tin Racecourse in 2023

McDonald has currently ridden 97 Group One winners: [3]

Major wins

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References

  1. "James McDonal enters the Hall of Fame". hermitage.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  2. "James McDonald is World Jockey of the Year for 2021". TRC. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  3. "James McDonald profile". racingandsports.com. Retrieved 3 September 2021.