Craig Newitt

Craig Newitt
Born1985 (age 40–41)
Tasmania, Australia
OccupationJockey
Years active2000–present
Known forRiding career in Victoria and Tasmania
Notable workWinner of multiple Group One races
SpouseBreaana Smith
Children5

Craig Robert Newitt (born 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 early March 2026, he has ridden 2,463 winners, including 34 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] In March 2026 he became the first jockey to win the Group One Newmarket Handicap four times.[4]

Personal life

Newitt has four sons from his first marriage. He married for a second time to Breaana Smith in January 2025, and they raise the boys together, along with one son of their own.[2][5][6][7]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Craig Newitt". Racenet. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Hluchaniuk, Luke. "'A jockey of the week': One on one with Craig Newitt". Punters. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Craig Robert Newitt". Racing.com. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
  4. ^ Brennan, Craig (7 March 2026). "'Froggy' lands fourth Newmarket victory". VRC. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  5. ^ Mansfield, Greg. "Top jockey Craig Newitt returning to Victoria". The Advocate. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  6. ^ Waters, Brad (4 November 2024). "Doin' it for the kids: 2024 Melbourne Cup jockey Craig Newitt's hard graft". Punters. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  7. ^ Kold, Olivia (27 May 2025). "Newitt humbled by Jenni journey". Retrieved 29 December 2025.

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