How many Melbourne Cups has James McDonald won?

Star jockey James McDonald

James McDonald is widely regarded as the best jockey in Australian racing at the moment, but how many times has he won the Melbourne Cup? Here, we look at J-Mac’s record in the race that stops a nation.

James McDonald’s Melbourne Cup record

At only 31 years of age, McDonald has ridden some 77 Group 1 winners in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. The star Kiwi has one Melbourne Cup win on the books having steered Verry Elleegant to success in the 2021 edition of the great race.



James Mcdonald’s Recent Melbourne Cup Rides

Year Placing Horse Trainer Barrier Weight Odds Margin
2021 1/23 Verry Elleegant Chris Waller 18 57kg $18
2020 9/23 Finche Chris Waller 6 54.5kg $21 4.7L
2019 18/24 Latrobe Joseph O’Brien 22 55kg $21 6.45L
2018 11/24 Yucatan Aidan O’Brien 23 54.5kg $6 11.75L
2016 3/24 Hartnell John O’Shea 12 56kg $5.50 4.45L
2015 15/24 Hartnell John O’Shea 17 55.5kg $31 5.9L
2014 5/23 Willing Foe Saeed Bin Suroor 16 55kg $31 7L
2013 10/24 Voleuse De Coeurs Michael Moroney 21 54kg $18 7.95L
2012 2/23 Fiorente Gai Waterhouse 2 51.5kg $31 1L

Which horse is James McDonald riding in the 2023 Melbourne Cup?

James McDonald will ride reigning champion Gold Trip as they both look to secure their second win in the Melbourne Cup.

Gold Trip Melbourne Cup 2022

Gold Trip

T: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
J: James McDonald
  • Age: 7YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Horse
  • Sire: Outstrip (GB)
  • Dam: Sarvana (USA)

Win: $5.00

Place: $2.00

Best odds at Neds


Career stats for Gold Trip

  • Career: 24: 3-5-5
  • Flemington: 3: 2-0-0
  • Distance: 2: 1-0-0
  • Soft: 11: 2-3-2
  • Good: 9: 1-1-2
  • Heavy: 4: 0-1-1
  • Group 1: 15: 2-2-3
  • Win %: 13%
  • Place %: 54%

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