James McDonald heads to Caulfield on Saturday 18th of November with a very strong book of 4 rides.

He currently has a win strike rate of 20% for his last 25 rides and a solid 15%-win strike rate for his last 100 rides.

In Races 2 & 7 he teams with the C.Waller yard, together they are going at a huge 20%-win strike rate trainer/jockey combo.

Standouts:

Race 2, N6 Robusto – Knocking on the door after two excellent runs this time in. He is likely to find this easier than last start and in a race with limited speed he will be able to use his good turn of foot late. He has the highest SFR (statfreaks rating) in this race and the 3rd highest SFR at the meeting. James McDonald is going at an excellent 19%-win strike rate when riding in middle distance races and a huge 21%-win strike rate when riding horses that settle on-pace. James McDonald is also going at an impressive 30%-win strike rate when riding favourites. He also teams with the C.Waller yard, together they are going at a huge 20%-win strike rate trainer/jockey combo.

Race 6, N3 Snapback – Not beaten far last start in strong $500k race at Rosehill and was only beaten 3.08L the start prior in strong Group 1 company. Looks well placed here and will press forward to enjoy a nice run on the speed. He’s a nice Colt with plenty of upside and will look the winner at some stage. He has the 2nd highest SFR in this race and the 9th highest SFR at the meeting. James McDonald is going at a solid 19%-win strike rate when riding in middle distance races and an impressive 21%-win strike rate when riding horses that settle on-pace. This is also James McDonald’s best ride at the meeting as per our SFR.

James McDonald 18th November Caulfield horse racing statfreaks.com.au rider profile