US EditionStar Jockey McDonald Becomes Horse Racing's Most Prolific Group 1 Winner
James McDonald aims to surpass Damien Oliver's 129 Group 1 wins record with trainer Chris Waller, having already secured 128 victories together.
- On Sunday at Rosehill, champion jockey James McDonald surpassed Damien Oliver's 129 Group 1 wins by steering Autumn Boy to his 130th Group 1 victory, making history.
- Heading into the day at Rosehill, McDonald needed two victories and achieved back-to-back wins with Autumn Boy, building on a partnership with trainer Waller that has over 50 Group 1 wins.
- The racecard listed Aeliana , and bookmakers expected McDonald to break the record before the $5 million Golden Slipper, where he rode Fireball .
- Thousands at Rosehill watched McDonald say surpassing the record 'would mean so much to my family and to doing it with Chris Waller,' and Waller praised his achievement.
- He added that, at 34, he aims for 40 and has learned from horses like Anamoe, a $50 million stallion, that changed his life.
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Radio France Internationale
France24Star jockey McDonald becomes horse racing's most prolific Group 1 winner
Champion jockey James McDonald became the prolific Group 1 winner Saturday in Australian horse racing history, surpassing Damien Oliver when he steered Autumn Boy to victory in the Rosehill Guineas.
Sydney Morning Herald
Forget Oliver’s group 1 record. James McDonald is chasing another milestone
Champion jockey James McDonald can go past Damien Oliver’s record of 129 group 1 wins on Saturday – but he is more excited about another mark.
Australia: James McDonald chases Group 1 milestone at Rosehill
History beckons at Rosehill Gardens racecourse this Friday night as the 70th running of the Group 1 Golden Slipper Stakes headlines a blockbuster program featuring five Group 1 contests, while in Melbourne the Group 1 William Reid Stakes adds further depth to a stellar night of racing. The cards will be broadcast live on FanDuel TV this Friday night with first post scheduled for 9:05 p.m. EDT, 6:05 p.m. PDT. Australia’s premier juvenile event, t…
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