James McDonald (jockey)
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.
| James McDonald | |
|---|---|
McDonald winning the Hong Kong Cup at the Sha Tin Racecourse in 2023 | |
| Nickname | JMac, J-Mac |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | Kaipaki, New Zealand |
| Weight | 55 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 | |
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