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James McDonald

James McDonald
The latest news and top stories on James McDonald, a New Zealand jockey. He is a member of the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame and was named World Jockey of the Year in 2021 and 2024. McDonald has secured over 2,300 career wins, including more than 100 Group 1 victories across multiple countries. His accomplishments include winning the Melbourne Cup, King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot and multiple Hong Kong Cups. He holds several Sydney Champion Jockey titles and recently completed a successful short-term stint in Hong Kong, further solidifying his international expertise.
James McDonald will team up with Seraph Gabriel in the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Superstar jockey McDonald confirmed to ride Seraph Gabriel in Derby

Champion rider hops off Beauty Bolt to team up with David Eustace’s stayer in city’s most coveted race.

Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior one step closer to the Triple Crown after devastating Gold Cup win

Hong Kong racing

Bubble ‘full of beans’ but Yiu doubts he can topple Romantic Warrior in Gold Cup

Hong Kong racing

Patience the key for Beauty Bolt as Cruz targets third Classic Cup win

The legendary trainer has enjoyed success in the second leg of the Classic Series with Floral Pegasus and California Spangle previously.

Beauty Bolt (5) wins at Sha Tin in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Teetan gives Romantic Warrior seal of approval after Voyage Bubble trial clash

Mauritian jockey feels Danny Shum Chap-shing’s superstar is better than he was when he last rode him over two years ago.

Hong Kong racing

Lui bags two Class Twos and unveils smart debutant to extend superb form

Veteran trainer continues a big two-week period with Winning Wing, Invincible Shield and Gold Patch victorious on Sunday.

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Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior begins Triple Crown with scintillating Stewards’ Cup success

Danny Shum’s globetrotting star made it 12 Group One wins, defeating Lucky Sweynesse and Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin.

James McDonald looks over his shoulder as Romantic Warrior surges clear in the Stewards’ Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile top 10: Invincible Ibis, Sagacious Life lead early rankings

Mark Newnham’s exciting galloper and Pierre Ng’s quality import headline the Post’s ratings for the first leg of the four-year-old series.

Hong Kong racing

Fast Network on track for Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai after Centenary Sprint Cup

Dennis Yip is keen to set his emerging speedster for the Group One feature up the Meydan straight in March.

Hong Kong racing

Superstar McDonald ‘rapt to get call’ for Beauty Bolt ride in Classic Mile

The world’s best rider has been snapped up by the Kwok family to ride Tony Cruz’s consistent galloper in next month’s feature.

James McDonald aboard Fit For Beauty in the Kwok family colours. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile picture set to take shape at crucial Sha Tin meeting on Sunday

The race for the top seed, a coveted spot in the field and Zac Purton’s services remain open.

Zac Purton guides Invincible Ibis to a third straight triumph last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Invincible Ibis stamps Classic Mile claims as Newnham celebrates 100th HK win

Leading four-year-old series contender romps home to deliver Australian handler a milestone success.

Hong Kong racing

Eustace excited to test Dazzling Fit against ‘stand-out’ Classic Series hope

British handler has high hopes for his tough last-start winner when he clashes with another emerging four-year-old on Saturday.

Hong Kong racing

Size snares first Valley winners of the season as Tsui secures memorable brace

Hugh Bowman and James McDonald also landed doubles on a busy night at the city circuit.

Andrea Atzeni and Amazing Kid (12) give John Size his first Happy Valley winner of the season. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior creates history again with fourth straight HK Cup victory

The world’s highest-earning racehorse becomes the first galloper to win four features at the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR).

Jockey James McDonald, trainer Danny Shum (second from right) and stable staff celebrate Romantic Warrior’s fourth straight Hong Kong Cup success. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Helene Supafeeling lays down Classic Series credentials with sparkling debut

David Eustace’s import will step up in trip for his next start as he aims towards the Classic Mile in February.

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong heavyweights headline action-packed international day at Sha Tin

Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising are poised to add to their already glittering CVs on the city’s biggest day of racing.

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Hong Kong racing

J-Mac still in awe of Warrior: ‘I’ve never felt like he’s ever going to lose’

Superstar jockey oozes confidence ahead of champion galloper’s bid for fourth straight Hong Kong Cup success.

Romantic Warrior wins the Jockey Club Cup under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

J-Mac, Zac confident of HK Mile chances in wide-open contest

Champion jockeys could be set for a big showdown in Sunday’s most intriguing feature when they ride Galaxy Patch and Voyage Bubble.

Hong Kong racing

Relive Romantic Warrior’s three spine-tingling Hong Kong Cup victories

The global superstar bids to make more history this Sunday when he chases a record-extending fourth straight victory in the city’s richest race.

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Hong Kong racing

Who wins the IJC at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

The Post’s seven-strong panel rates Zac Purton and Hugh Bowman as the ones to beat in Wednesday night’s prestigious contest.

Zac Purton celebrates his first IJC victory in 2017. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

IJC first and then a longer HK stint for Moreira? ‘Hopefully we can come back soon’

Superstar Brazilian can’t wait to rekindle some old memories when he rides at Happy Valley for the first time in over three years.

Joao Moreira (left) and Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges shake hands at Wednesday night’s IJC press conference. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

J-Mac bids for breakthrough IJC success: ‘we’re due one, but you never know’

Runner-up in the prestigious contest at Happy Valley three times, the superstar jockey is optimistic about his rides.

Hong Kong racing

Hayes eyes International Jockeys’ Championship trainers’ bonus with Valley squad

The top handler has seven contenders across the four key races at the city circuit on Wednesday night.

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Cheer For South can get the punters roaring

Owen Goulding runs through his tips ahead of Sunday’s 10-race card.

Cheer For South wins at Sha Tin in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Chris So eager to see Top Dragon pass big test en route to Classic Series

Handler hopes exciting four-year-old can overcome equal top weight and a wide draw at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Top Dragon storms home down the outside to win under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Patch and Express on track to peak at HKIR after tuning up in star-studded trial

Jockeys of two Group One contenders ooze confidence after a 1,200m hit-out at Sha Tin on Thursday morning.

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of November

Zac Purton struck once again, Vincent Ho and David Eustace had their best months of the season and David Probert’s woes continued.

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