Craig Newitt is one of the most prominent jockeys to emerge from Tasmania, but how many times has he won the Melbourne Cup?
Craig Newitt is one of the most prominent jockeys to emerge from Tasmania, but how many times has he won the Melbourne Cup? HorseBetting.com.au checks out Newitt’s credentials and considers his chances in the 2024 edition of the race that stops a nation.
| Year | Placing | Horse | Trainer | Barrier | Weight | Odds | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18/23 | Virtuous Circle | Liam Howley | 6 | 51kg | $151 | 32.3L |
| 2022 | FF | Interpretation | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 6 | 50kg | $51 | – |
| 2021 | 10/23 | She’s Ideel | Bjorn Baker | 19 | 52kg | $101 | 17.2L |
| 2015 | 12/24 | Sertorius | Jamie Edwards | 5 | 52.5kg | $101 | 4.75L |
| 2014 | 9/22 | Seismos | Marco Botti | 1 | 56kg | $91 | 12.5L |
| 2013 | 17/24 | Craig Newitt | Chris Waller | 15 | 55kg | $31 | 12.8L |
| 2012 | 22/24 | Zabeelionaire | Leon Corstens | 24 | 52kg | $51 | 12.05L |
| 2011 | 13/23 | The Verminator | Chris Waller | 2 | 52kg | $101 | 7.8L |
Craig Newitt is one of the best lightweight jockey options for connections with a Melbourne Cup runner.
Newitt will partner the Chris Waller-trained Valiant King in the 2024 Melbourne Cup.
Valiant King (22)
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