James McDonald
James McDonald is a highly accomplished jockey in Australia, known for his exceptional riding skills and numerous victories in major races. He recently rode Lisztomania to victory in the Highway Handicap, showcasing his talent and experience.
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James McDonald is an acclaimed New Zealand jockey who participated in the Saudi Cup.
Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note
New Zealand· 2026-01-17
James McDonald was again crowned the World’s Best Jockey after winning his fourth straight Hong Kong Cup with Romantic Warrior.
Kiwi superstars strike gold at Hong Kong’s richest racedayNew Zealand· 2025-12-14
Dr. James McDonald is the commissioner of the New York State Department of Health.
Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant
United States· 2025-12-14
James McDonald is another superstar jockey riding Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior.
New Zealand champions set to dominate Hong Kong’s glamour racedayNew Zealand· 2025-12-13
James McDonald, the director of intelligence at WARC, said: 'The gambling sector has grown to become a significant force in the advertising market.'
UK gambling firms spent ‘astronomic’ £2bn on advertising last year | Gambling
United Kingdom· 2025-11-23
James McDonald noted that his horse ran well but found the distance challenging.
The finishing order list as Half Yours wins, Buckaroo runs last
Australia· 2025-11-04
James McDonald is engaged for the lightly raced European stayer Meydaan.
Melbourne Cup 2025: Field, sweepstake, odds, tips, history ahead of the Race that Stops a NationNew Zealand· 2025-11-03
Verry Elleegant, ridden by James McDonald, was the last victor with saddlecloth number No.4.
A mug punter’s guide to picking the winner of the Melbourne CupAustralia· 2025-11-03
The Chris Waller-trained mare, with top jockey James McDonald aboard, jumped as a $1.70 favourite.
Autumn Glow wins $10m feature at RandwickAustralia· 2025-11-01
Champion New Zealand jockey James McDonald is skipping his beloved Derby Day to ride in Sydney instead.
Mark Walker chasing first Derby but two Roses may smell sweeterNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
James McDonald resigned from his position as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 1935, criticizing both the Nazis and the indifference of democratic countries towards Jewish refugees.
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Israel· 2025-10-27
James McDonald has won the last three Cox Plates on three different horses.
McDonald: I just have to trust my horse and her trainerNew Zealand· 2025-10-24
James McDonald rode the well-fancied English stayer Sam Hawkens.
Melbourne and Sydney prepare for massive race day; all the odds, predictions, start times and resultsAustralia· 2025-10-18
James McDonald committed to ride Joliestar for Chris Waller Racing in a major sprint race.
James McDonald to ride Joliestar for Chris Waller Racing in $20 million sprint at RandwickAustralia· 2025-10-14
Gun hoop James McDonald said Buckaroo was a 'tad below his best'.
The four-horse race that proved a million-dollar ‘heist’ at Caulfield the day after John Kanga resigned as Melbourne Racing Club chairmanAustralia· 2025-10-11
James McDonald is a successful Kiwi jockey leading the charge in Australian racing.
Welcome to spring, when New Zealand racing has to share spotlight with AustraliaNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
James McDonald was the first diplomatic representative of the United States in Israel and played a role in its early financial support.
ההתערבות של טראמפ בהליך המשפטי לא צריכה להפתיעIsrael· 2025-07-01
James McDonald has been called on to ride Getafix.
Trainers hoping J-Mac can get best out of classy GetafixAustralia· 2025-06-24
James McDonald guided Crimson Advocate to win with another late thrust.
William Buick judges it perfectly on Ombudsman to seal Prince Of Wales’s victory – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-19
James McDonald achieved a career-best 15th group 1 Australian victory of the season.
Joe Pride rides winning wave with In Flight as part of Randwick trebleAustralia· 2025-06-07
Kiwi jockey James McDonald heads to Royal Ascot with US star Carl Spackler.
Kiwi jockey James McDonald heads to Royal Ascot with US starNew Zealand· 2025-06-04
James McDonald is described as the premier jockey who deserves a lot of the rides he gets.
Hyeronimus happy to stay in Sydney as more winners beckon at RandwickAustralia· 2025-05-22
James McDonald combined with Pisces to win the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield.
James Cummings ready for new life out of Godolphin’s shadowAustralia· 2025-05-01
James McDonald is an ex-pat jockey riding Voyage Bubble in the Champions Mile.
Kiwi horse El Vencedor races in Hong Kong’s prestigious QEII CupNew Zealand· 2025-04-26
James McDonald will ride Voyage Bubble in the Champions Mile.
Travis Stakes redemption for Val Di ZoldoNew Zealand· 2025-04-26
James McDonald is booked and the pace promises to give all runners their chance.
Tips and race-by-race guide for Randwick on SaturdayAustralia· 2025-04-25
James McDonald is an expat superstar jockey riding at the meeting.
Racing: Kiwi galloping hero El Vencedor overcomes setback as HK riches loomNew Zealand· 2025-04-21
James McDonald, who won twice on him last spring, is back aboard.
Tips and race-by-race guide to Canterbury on MondayAustralia· 2025-04-20
James McDonald is helping State Visit with his wide gate in the Sires'.
Race-by-race preview and tips for Saturday meeting at RandwickAustralia· 2025-04-18
James McDonald won on Tempted, showcasing the filly's outstanding abilities.
Baker gives Arapaho ‘the Murray treatment’ to land first Sydney CupAustralia· 2025-04-12
