James McDonald (jockey)
James McDonald (born 6 January 1992) is a New Zealand thoroughbred racing jockey. In December 2020, it was announced he would be inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame in May 2021. On 2 November 2021, McDonald rode the winning horse Verry Elleegant in the 2021 Melbourne Cup. He is the World Jockey of the Year for 2021 in the TRC Global Rankings. Group 1 winners (64). McDonald has currently ridden 64 Group One winners: