McDonald back on the double to cap record-equalling season
He’s no world-beater, but he tries his heart out.”James McDonald.Getty ImagesThe comeback victory was even sweeter given McDonald’s wife, Katelyn, is a part-owner of the horse. First prize plus the BOBS bonus of $38,500 took the total windfall for connections to $121,000.“I think it was BOBS race, too,” he said smiling.“It’s actually a good pay. She’ll be over the moon.”AdvertisementMcDonald later rated Kris Lees-trained Hawker Hall ($6.50) well out front in the 1100m benchmark 88 to beat Istolea Merc by a long head.
- ▪He’s no world-beater, but he tries his heart out.”James McDonald.Getty ImagesThe comeback victory was even sweeter given McDonald’s wife, Katelyn, is a part-owner of the horse.
- ▪First prize plus the BOBS bonus of $38,500 took the total windfall for connections to $121,000.“I think it was BOBS race, too,” he said smiling.“It’s actually a good pay.
- ▪She’ll be over the moon.”AdvertisementMcDonald later rated Kris Lees-trained Hawker Hall ($6.50) well out front in the 1100m benchmark 88 to beat Istolea Merc by a long head.
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