Champion jockey James McDonald previews his Epsom day rides

Champion jockey James McDonald previews his Epsom day rides. James will be writing exclusively for News Corp for the rest of the spring carnival. On Saturday he'll be in action at Randwick for a huge day with three Group 1s – the Epsum Handicap, The Metropolitan and Flight Stakes.

Empire Of Japan is a lovely colt bred to be very quick. McDonald trialled 12 horses that morning and he thought Empire Of Japans was one of the nicest.

Sicilian is a well-educated jump and run juvenile from a top yard. She has an awkward draw but she gave McDonald a nice feel.

Race 4 – Cascadian (No. 1). Small field suits, the wide gate makes things tricky. I love riding this horse. Montefilia is going to be hard to beat.

Champion jockey James McDonald previews his Epsom day rides.

James McDonald is looking forward to his Epsom day rides. He is riding Communist in Race 5. Communist won a Class 1 at Hawkesbury a few runs ago.

James McDonald previews his Epsom day rides. He is riding Zougotcha in Race 6. He thinks there will be another blanket finish. The winner will depend on the track and the horse's performance.

It's Me is a horse that needs to be dry on Saturday. She's worth $19. It's a Randwick 1200m race.

Icebath is a horse that deserves a Group 1 win. She's been two seconds behind two of the best horses in the country over the mile and plus trips.

Le Don De Vie is in the 9th race. He won the 10th at the Sunny Coast. The stable experts are keeping the horses up to the mark with extended breaks between runs.

James McDonald previews his Epsom day rides.

James McDonald's favourite Epsom day ride is Bacchanalia (No. 11). He thinks it's his best ride of the day.