Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted Sunday at 11:03 PM Journalists Share Posted Sunday at 11:03 PM James McDonald. Photo: Reg Ryan (Racing Photos) Two prime Group 1 rides at Tuesday’s rescheduled Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) meeting at Rosehill have been filled following confirmation that champion jockey James McDonald will miss the meeting due to overseas commitments. Racing NSW announced on Sunday, “Due to prior commitments in Dubai, James McDonald will not be able to partner those horses he was declared to ride at the rescheduled Rosehill Gardens meeting on Tuesday. Replacement riders will be notified when available.” The Rosehill card, originally scheduled for Saturday, was postponed 72 hours after a deluge hit Sydney late last week. McDonald is understood to be heading to Dubai several days early to prepare for his ride on Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior in Saturday night’s Group 1 Dubai Turf (1800m). His absence on Tuesday has seen Zac Lloyd pick up the ride on Movin Out in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m), while Blake Shinn will partner UK import River Of Stars as he makes his Australian debut in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m). McDonald is due to return to Sydney in time for day two of The Championships at Randwick on April 12, where he is booked to ride Via Sistina, the current favourite with horse racing betting sites for the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m). Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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