James McDonald (jockey)

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Kaipaki, New Zealand

Nationality New Zealand

Weight 55kg

#32755 Most Popular

1992

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.

McDonald has currently ridden 89 Group One winners:

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