Wayne Hawkes calls James McDonald a ‘protected species’

by | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Trainer Wayne Hawkes believes champion jockey James McDonald receives excessive praise from the media and avoids the level of scrutiny faced by other riders. McDonald, who has ridden 128 Group 1 winners during his career, is widely regarded as one of the leading jockeys in world racing. However, Hawkes says… Read More »

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