Apprentice Jett Newman shines with four wins at Ballina
Jett Newman produced a masterclass at Ballina, booting home four winners from five rides in a career-defining day at the track.
The daughter of former professional jockey Mitch Newman is quickly making a name for herself, boasting 11 starts for five wins, two seconds, and a third.
Newman showcased her growing talent in Race 1 aboard High Class Roller, dictating the pace from the front and kicking clear to score at $11 with the top online bookmakers.
She followed that up in Race 3 with a last-gasp victory on Deep Stealth, nailing Spiehtacular in the final stride at a .
In Race 4, she produced a perfectly-timed ride on Hollywood Epic, charging through the final 200m to overhaul the leaders and claim her third win of the day.
But she wasn’t done yet, rounding out a sensational performance in Race 6 aboard Luvarchie, guiding the Billy Healey-trained galloper to a dominant victory, stamping herself as an apprentice to watch.
14/2/25 Ballina Race 6 – Luvarchie (Jett Newman)
Following her victory on Luvarchie, Newman shared her thoughts on the ride:
“They jumped super, so I took up the lead and just travelled beautifully. He hit the line super, and I’m really happy with the win.”
Reflecting on her career progression since her first race ride just a fortnight ago, Newman remains grounded yet ambitious:
“I’ve waited for this day forever.
It’s all I ever wanted to be.
I’m just so grateful for the support from my family, Matt, and everyone who’s given me these opportunities.”
Since making her debut on February 2, Newman has impressed with her poise and tactical awareness in the saddle.
Her ability to rate front-runners and produce powerful finishes is already drawing praise from trainers and punters alike.
With five wins from her first 11 rides, the sky appears to be the limit for this young gun.
Newman’s remarkable day at Ballina cements her as one of the most exciting apprentice jockeys in the country.
With her 4kg claim proving a valuable asset, expect to see plenty more winners from this rising star in the near future.
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