Craig NewittCraig Robert Newitt is an Australian jockey who rides mostly in Victoria.BiographyNewitt was born in Tasmania, the son of two jockeys. He began his career in 2000, and moved to Victoria to finish his apprenticeship with Lee Freedman. His first Group One winner was Perfect Promise in the 2006 C F [Orr Stakes]. As of late December 2025, he has ridden 2,437 winners, including 33 in Group One races. 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. He continues to ride in Tasmania, where he has won a record seven Devonport Cups.Personal lifeNewitt 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.