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McDonald Reigns Supreme: World's Best Jockey Again
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- James McDonald secured his third Longines World's Best Jockey title.
- He accumulated 184 points by winning 12 top-tier Group/Grade 1 races.
- The award recognizes jockeys based on performance in 100 elite races.
For the second year running and third time overall, James McDonald has earned the prestigious Longines World's Best Jockey title. The New Zealand-born jockey was celebrated for his exceptional 2025 season at a gala event in Hong Kong.
McDonald's dominance was evident as he accumulated 184 points, clinching victory in 12 of the world's top Group or Grade 1 races. His significant wins included major events like the Longines Hong Kong Cup and the Ladbrokes Cox Plate, showcasing his consistent high performance throughout the year.
The Longines World's Best Jockey award, established in 2014, evaluates jockeys based on their performance in the 100 highest-rated Group 1 and Grade 1 races globally between December 1st of the previous year and November 30th of the current year.
