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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.
Stephen Higgins joined the Hong Kong Jockey Club in 2017 as the head of race-day operations, tracks and racing facilities. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong racing

Inside the high-stakes world of Hong Kong Jockey Club’s race-day operations

Stephen Higgins and his 240-strong team of professionals act as custodians at both Sha Tin and Happy Valley to ensure seamless experiences.

Hong Kong racing

Horse of Year debate rages, but Ka Ying Rising stands out over Romantic Warrior

Hong Kong racing

Warrior claims Triple Crown redemption in Champions & Chater, history for McDonald

Hong Kong racing

‘Amazing’ Romantic Warrior battles way to Triple Crown and Hong Kong immortality

Hong Kong’s champion galloper makes light work of his rivals to bag his 15th Group One success on Sunday.

Jockey James McDonald salutes the crowd after guiding Romantic Warrior to victory in the Champions & Chater Cup. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong racing

Hayes turns to three-year-olds in bid to keep in touch with title leaders

Australian trainer fancies My Mars and Happy Promise as the best of his Sha Tin runners as he looks to strike back in premiership race.

Hong Kong racing

McDonald eyes back-to-back Triple Crowns as Warrior seeks to claim first title

World’s best jockey aims to add missing achievement to hometown hero’s résumé at Sha Tin.

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Hong Kong racing

Shum lauds ‘super champion’ Warrior after record-extending fourth QEII Cup

Global superstar wins 14th Group One by defeating global field including Japan’s Masquerade Ball and France’s Sosie.

Romantic Warrior leads home the QEII Cup field. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior, My Wish complete Hong Kong sweep on Champions Day

All international challenges brushed aside as city’s elite horses treat crowd at Sha Tin to superstar performances in Group One races.

Hong Kong racing

Newnham ‘happy enough’ as My Wish and Invincible Ibis draw 10 and five for Mile

Trainer’s top duo will take on the likes of Jantar Mantar and Lucky Sweynesse in a wide-open Group One on Sunday’s Champions Day.

Hong Kong racing

Confidence remains high in Ka Ying, Warrior camps ahead of Champions Day

Connections of the two Hong Kong superstars are bullish about their claims in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize and QEII Cup respectively.

Owner Leung Shek-kong is delighted after drawing barrier three for Ka Ying Rising for Sunday’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Hong Kong racing

Newnham eyes Valley hat-trick with Ace War ahead of Champions Mile assault

Australian trainer chases third straight win with in-form galloper on Wednesday night before saddling up My Wish and Invincible Ibis in Sunday’s Group One.

Trainer Mark Newnham (right) has four solid chances at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ibis and Paradise please Newnham and Purton ahead of Champions Mile test

Classic Series stars impress at the Sha Tin trials ahead of next week’s HK$24 million feature.

Hong Kong racing

Bowman opts to ride My Wish in Champions Mile, with McDonald booked for Ibis

Australian ace makes tough call on mount for HK$24 million feature, paving the way for Kiwi superstar to hop on Hong Kong Derby hero.

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.

James McDonald will team up with Seraph Gabriel in the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Danny Shum’s global superstar makes it 13 Group One victories with one of his most dominant local successes to date.

Romantic Warrior cruises home at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Veteran handler couldn’t be happier with his reigning Triple Crown hero, but champion galloper looms large again in Sunday’s Group One.

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.

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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.

Voyage Bubble (left) leads home Romantic Warrior at the Sha Tin trials. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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.

Invincible Ibis runs down Beauty Bolt to win impressively earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

Alexis Badel guides Fast Network to victory in the National Day Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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.

Invincible Ibis saunters to success at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

Dazzling Fit gets up on the outside to win a three-way photo finish under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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).

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