Craig Newitt
Craig Newitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1985 (age 40–41) 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 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
- ^ 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 Robert Newitt". Racing.com. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ Brennan, Craig (7 March 2026). "'Froggy' lands fourth Newmarket victory". VRC. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kold, Olivia (27 May 2025). "Newitt humbled by Jenni journey". Retrieved 29 December 2025.