Jockey McDonald cleared to ride again

1:35 PM Sunday Jul 8, 2012

James McDonald during Diamond Day at Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland. Photo / Sarah Ivey

Leading New Zealand jockey James McDonald has been cleared to return to riding today.

Earlier this week, McDonald returned a urine sample that contained the presence of a banned diuretic.

But a second sample has been found to be negative.

McDonald is now able to fulfil his race riding engagements in Hong Kong today.