How many Melbourne Cups has Craig Newitt won?

Craig Newitt

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 2023 edition of the race that stops a nation.



Craig Newitt Recent Melbourne Cup Rides

Year Placing Horse Trainer Barrier Weight Odds Margin
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

Who will Craig Newitt ride in the 2023 Melbourne Cup?

Craig Newitt is one of the best lightweight jockey options for connections with a Melbourne Cup runner.

Newitt will partner the Liam Howley-trained Virtuous Circle in the 2023 Melbourne Cup

Virtuous Circle silks

Virtuous Circle

T: Liam Howley
J: Craig Newitt
  • Age: 4YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Horse
  • Sire: Almanzor (FR)
  • Dam: She Is Stryking

Virtuous Circle 2023 Melbourne Cup Odds

Win: +6000

Place: +1500

Best odds at Betfair


Career stats for Virtuous Circle

  • Career: 13: 2-2-1
  • Flemington: 3: 0-0-0
  • Distance: 0: 0-0-0
  • Wet: 4: 1-2-1
  • Good: 9: 1-0-0
  • Group 1: 3: 0-1-0
  • Win %: 15%
  • Place %: 38%

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