Craig Newitt | |
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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.
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]
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]