Premier jockey James McDonald returns to racing in Sydney for the first time in about two months and achieves a double to mark the occasion. Multiple outlets report that McDonald is back after a period away from the circuit and that his comeback includes winning two races during the same meeting. The articles also describe the result as capping a record-equalling season, framing the double as part of his broader performance across the year. While the reports focus on his return and immediate impact, they do not provide additional details in the supplied excerpts about the specific races, horses, or dates beyond noting the Sydney meeting and the two-month absence. Across the sources, the core points remain consistent: McDonald is a leading jockey, he has returned to Sydney after time away, he rides to two wins, and the double is presented as concluding a season in which he has matched a record previously set by others. The coverage is straightforward and event-focused, emphasizing both the personal comeback and the season milestone.