Departing jockey says he 'couldn't have wished for better'

Final Reckoning: James McDonald's 19th winner of his British visitCredit: Mark Cranham

If James McDonald were to give a verdict on the success of his stay in Britain this year he could easily have said, "I'm Lovin' It".

For the Kiwi, who rides for the final time at Goodwood today, has found his fourth trip considerably more rewarding than all the others.

Last year McDonald's six winners earned total prize-money of £77,000 but at the end of yesterday his 2016 score was 19 wins for more than £760,000.

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Jon Lees

Published on 29 July 2016inPreviews

Last updated 13:10, 30 July 2016

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