Racing 20 April 2025 Lilac adds further stakes success to burgeoning record “There’ll be lots and lots of races for her like The Invitation (A$2 million, 1400m). Onwards and upwards for her.” Racing 23 December 2024 McDonald dominates Sha Tin with a four-timer “Those horses (Romantic Warrior and Voyage Bubble) have been the highlights, but I really enjoyed every meeting – most meetings, I got winners so it was good.” Racing 19 December 2024 World’s leading jockey gets Halberg nod “I am extremely proud to be recognised as one of New Zealand’s top sportsmen." Racing 09 December 2024 McDonald creates history at Sha Tin “He’s been flying, and anyone could ride him because he's that easy, but I'm the lucky one. He’s the horse of a lifetime.” Racing 27 November 2024 McDonald excited about LONGINES HKIR prospects “Even watching his videos at trackwork – he’s moving like a well-oiled machine. He’s just really strutting his stuff. He’s in career-best form.” Racing 25 November 2024 J-Mac rated world’s best “I’m very proud of my year.” Racing 14 November 2024 Kiwi McDonald can’t wait to be reunited with Romantic Warrior “I can’t wait to see Romantic Warrior. He looks to be working well and trialling well. It’s always exciting when his name is mentioned.” Racing 05 November 2024 Cloudland takes out Subzero “He tried to buck me off, which I wasn’t pleased about this early in the carnival, but I managed to stay on.” Racing 01 November 2024 Atishu seeking redemption in Empire Rose “He gets on with Atishu and knows her really well, and it just increases the confidence levels having James there."
