Craig Newitt (born 1984 or 1985) is an Australian jockey who rides mostly in Victoria.
Biography
Newitt was born in Tasmania, the son of two jockeys.[1][2] He began his career in 2000, and moved to Victoria to finish his apprenticeship with Lee Freedman.[3] His first Group One winner was Perfect Promise in the 2006 C F Orr Stakes.[1] As of late January 2025, he has ridden 2,373 winners, including 33 in Group One races.[3] Five of his Group One wins were on Miss Andretti between May 2006 and March 2008. He also won four Group Ones on Lankan Rupee.[1] He continues to ride in Tasmania, where he has won a record seven Devonport Cups.[2]
Personal life
Newitt had four sons from his first marriage, and he and his fiancee Breaana Smith raise them together, along with one son of their own.[2][4][5]
References
- ^ a b c "Craig Newitt". Racenet. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ a b c Hluchaniuk, Luke. "'A jockey of the week': One on one with Craig Newitt". Punters. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Craig Newitt". Racing.com. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Mansfield, Greg. "Top jockey Craig Newitt returning to Victoria". The Advocate. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ Waters, Brad (4 November 2024). "Doin' it for the kids: 2024 Melbourne Cup jockey Craig Newitt's hard graft". Punters. Retrieved 23 January 2025.