Over this period James McDonald has won 39 of 240 races (a 16.2% strike rate, an actual/expected ratio of 1.06 versus the market). Full breakdown by course, going and recent form below.
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Get today's free pick on Telegram →| Course | Runs | Wins | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot | 99 | 9 | 9.1% |
| Newmarket (July) | 37 | 10 | 27.0% |
| Goodwood | 25 | 3 | 12.0% |
| Randwick (AUS) | 13 | 4 | 30.8% |
| Doncaster | 11 | 3 | 27.3% |
| York | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 158 | 30 | 19.0% |
| Good | 53 | 7 | 13.2% |
| Soft | 23 | 0 | 0.0% |
Optima Racing scores every UK & Irish runner each morning — model-ranked, verified, in your Telegram by 11am.
Free daily pick on Telegram — no card → See today's full tips →| Horse | Runs | Wins | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Strip (AUS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Dutch Connection (GB) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Crimson Advocate (USA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Dark Shift (GB) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Antiquarium (IRE) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Map Of Stars (GB) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Opportunity (GB) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Lost Boys (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Big Orange (GB) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Missed The Cut (USA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Expert Eye (GB) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Ode To Evening (GB) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Date | Course | Horse | Finish | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | Ascot | Joliestar (AUS) | 3 | 2.9 |
| 2026-06-20 | Ascot | Green Sense (IRE) | 4 | 81.0 |
| 2026-06-20 | Ascot | Lost Boys (IRE) | 1 | 3.0 |
| 2026-06-20 | Ascot | Fanshell Beach (USA) | 5 | 7.5 |
| 2026-06-20 | Ascot | Leovanni (IRE) | 26 | 41.0 |
| 2026-06-19 | Ascot | Hidden Gift (IRE) | 5 | 26.0 |
| 2026-06-19 | Ascot | Opportunity (GB) | 1 | 7.0 |
| 2026-06-19 | Ascot | Fitzella (GB) | 5 | 51.0 |
| 2026-06-18 | Ascot | Romanza (GB) | 7 | 23.0 |
| 2026-06-18 | Ascot | New Connection (IRE) | 29 | 67.0 |
| 2026-06-18 | Ascot | Defence Minister (GB) | 20 | 29.0 |
| 2026-06-18 | Ascot | Dial Me In (IRE) | 13 | 29.0 |
| 2026-06-17 | Ascot | Alta Regina (IRE) | 6 | 5.5 |
| 2026-06-16 | Ascot | Cover Up (IRE) | 13 | 26.0 |
| 2026-06-16 | Ascot | Ruler's Pride (IRE) | 17 | 7.5 |
| 2026-06-16 | Ascot | Map Of Stars (GB) | 1 | 7.5 |
| 2026-06-16 | Ascot | Sing Us A Song (IRE) | 5 | 7.0 |
| 2025-06-19 | Ascot | Dubai Future (GB) | 3 | 29.0 |
| 2025-06-19 | Ascot | Divine Libra (IRE) | 5 | 15.0 |
| 2025-06-19 | Ascot | Sandal's Song (USA) | 3 | 10.0 |
Data: official UK & Irish results, 2015-06-10–2026-06-20. Strike rate and ROI are historical and not a guarantee of future results. 18+ · BeGambleAware.