Craig Newitt
Craig Newitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1984 or 1985 Tasmania, Australia |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Riding career in Victoria and Tasmania |
| Notable work | Winner of multiple Group One races |
| Spouse | Breaana Smith |
| Children | 5 |
Craig Newitt (born 1984 or 1985) is an Australian jockey who rides mostly in Victoria.
Biography
[edit | edit source]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 early July 2025, he has ridden 2,408 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
[edit | edit source]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
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