Sunshine Rising is arguably the most intriguing horse competing anywhere in the country this weekend.

Star New Zealand jockey James McDonald has ridden his first winner for Sydney trainer Gai Waterhouse at Hawkesbury.

Star New Zealand jockey James McDonald has ridden his first winner for Sydney trainer Gai Waterhouse at Hawkesbury.

First it was the Whanganui Whizkid, later to become better known as “The Babe” Brent Thomson. Then it was “Billy Idol” alias Shane Dye. Now its the turn of the "Kid From Kaipaki" James McDonald.

First it was the Whanganui Whizkid, later to become better known as “The Babe” Brent Thomson. Then it was “Billy Idol” alias Shane Dye. Now its the turn of the "Kid From Kaipaki" James McDonald.