Craig Newitt

Craig Newitt
Born	1984 or 1985 Tasmania, Australia
Nationality	Australian
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

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

1. "Craig Newitt". Racenet. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
2. Hluchaniuk, Luke. "'A jockey of the week': One on one with Craig Newitt". Punters. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
3. "Craig Newitt". Racing.com. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
4. Mansfield, Greg. "Top jockey Craig Newitt returning to Victoria". The Advocate. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
5. Waters, Brad (4 November 2024). "Doin' it for the kids: 2024 Melbourne Cup jockey Craig Newitt's hard graft". Punters. Retrieved 23 January 2025.