James McDonald is the benchmark rider in Australian racing. New Zealand-born and Sydney-based, he has been a dominant force in the sport for over a decade, partnering champions including Winx in her later career and a who's-who of Cox Plate, Melbourne Cup and Golden Slipper winners.
Renowned for ice-cold race riding and an unmatched big-race record, McDonald rides at the top of his game across the Sydney and Melbourne carnivals. His booking on a horse is routinely one of the strongest form indicators in the mounting yard — when J-Mac is aboard, the market pays attention.