James McDonald (jockey)
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 McDonald winning the Hong Kong Cup at the Sha Tin Racecourse in 2023 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname(s) | JMac, J-Mac |
| Born | 6 January 1992 Kaipaki, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) |
| Horse racing career | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Honours | |
| New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame (2021) World Jockey of the Year (2022, 2024, 2025) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Verry Elleegant,It's A Dundeel,Nature Strip,Anamoe,Romantic Warrior,Via Sistina,Voyage Bubble | |
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 has been awarded the World Jockey of the Year in 2021 and 2024 in the TRC Global Rankings.[2]
