Craig Newitt

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. He began his career in 2000, and moved to Victoria to finish his apprenticeship with Lee Freedman. 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.

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.