James McDonald heads to Kensington on Wednesday 2nd of August with a strong book of 6 rides.

He currently has a win strike rate of 24% for his last 25 rides and an impressive 20%-win strike rate for his last 100 rides.

In Races 1, 3, 5, 6 & 7 he teams with the C.Waller yard, together they are going at an impressive 27%-win strike rate trainer/jockey combo.

Standouts:

Race 3, N6 Villaden – Only narrowly beaten last start in this grade and looks to have struck a very winnable race here. The small field will have him in striking distance on the turn and he will look the winner at some stage. He has the highest SFR (statfreaks rating) in this race and the 3rd highest SFR at the meeting. James McDonald is going at a strong 25%-win strike rate when riding in staying races and an equally impressive 25%-win strike rate when riding horses that settle off the pace. He also teams with the C.Waller yard, together they are going at an impressive 27%-win strike rate trainer/jockey combo.

Race 4, N6 Bat Out Of Hell – Knocking on the door after a run of solid performances and looks aided here by the rise in trip. Likely to drift back from the wide gate and will be charging late. He has the highest SFR in this race and the 5th highest SFR at the meeting. James McDonald is going at a solid 21%-win strike rate when riding in middle distance races and has a strong 30%-win strike rate when riding favourites. This is also James McDonalds best ride at the meeting as per our SFR and he teams up with the Maher & Eustace yard, together they are going at an impressive 33%-win strike rate trainer/jockey combo.

James McDonald 2nd August Kensington horse racing statfreaks.com.au rider profile