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Year 2022: James Mcdonald has become just the second Australian-based rider to win the Longines World’s Best Jockey competition, claiming the crown for 2022
Expat Kiwi jockey James McDonald has added another feather to his already illustrious cap with his nomination as a finalist for the prestigious ISPS HANDA Halberg Sportsman of the Year award.
While McDonald has achieved global recognition in racing, this nomination marks a significant acknowledgment from his homeland’s sporting industry. His remarkable year, highlighted by securing his second LONGINES World’s Best Jockey Award, has solidified his status as one of the most revered jockeys in the world. From December 2023 to November 2024, McDonald claimed nine victories in the world’s top 100 Group One races, riding elite horses like Romantic Warrior and Via Sistina in features across Hong Kong, Australia, and Japan.
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