James McDonald (jockey)
| James McDonald | |
|---|---|
McDonald winning the Hong Kong Cup at the Sha Tin Racecourse in 2023 | |
| Nickname | JMac, J-Mac |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 6 January 1992 Kaipaki, New Zealand |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) |
| Honours | |
| New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame (2021) World Jockey of the Year (2021, 2024) | |
| 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. He has been awarded the World Jockey of the Year in 2021 and 2024 in the TRC Global Rankings.