The world’s number one jockey James McDonald is eager to enjoy yet more Royal Ascot success at “one of the greatest week’s in racing”.
The Australian-based New Zealand native celebrated Group 1 glory 12 months ago when he steered champion sprinter Nature Strip to King’s Stand Stakes success.
McDonald, 31, expects to have up to a dozen mounts during the five-day royal extravaganza with his best chances on the Australian sprinters, Coolangatta in the King’s Stand, and Artorius in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.