TALENTED jockey Jett Newman has capitalised on her early success racing on Northern Rivers tracks, having now attracted rides and attention from trainers in the Sydney metropolitan area.<\/p>\n
The 18-year-old Murwillumbah-based apprentice has ridden more than 35 winners this season and currently leads the state’s country apprentice standings.<\/p>\n
Owners and trainers had a glimpse into her future when she rode a winning double for Dunn in her first metropolitan appearance at Rosehill in Sydney last month.<\/p>\n
Winning two races on debut at the top level is a rare feat, made even more impressive with her second victory coming in a $180,000 event which featured champion jockey Nash Rawiller.<\/p>\n
She has since won more races locally, taking her to more than 80 career wins.<\/p>\n
Newman burst on to the scene 12 months ago with a winning debut at Murwillumbah before claiming four races at Ballina just 12 days later.<\/p>\n
She has gone on to record multiple wins at Ballina, while continuing to build her reputation across Northern Rivers tracks.<\/p>\n
“She’s been pretty incredible to watch since the first time she came here,” Ballina Jockey Club general manager Matthew Bertram said.<\/p>\n
“Ballina isn’t the easiest track to ride, but she looks destined to have plenty of success.<\/p>\n
“There are a lot of talented female jockeys coming through and she’s found a good home with Matt Dunn. He’ll find the right races for her and she’s only going to keep getting better.”<\/p>\n
Newman is the daughter of two-time champion apprentice Mitch Newman and brings a strong equestrian background, having previously enjoyed success in showjumping and pony racing around the Hawkesbury region.<\/p>\n
During her recent Sydney trip, Dunn also arranged for Newman to meet former champion jockey Darren Beadman, offering further insight into racing at the highest level.<\/p>\n
She last rode locally at the Tweed River Jockey Club on February 1 and will likely have rides at the Lismore Turf Club TAB meeting on Tuesday, February 10.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
TALENTED jockey Jett Newman has capitalised on her early success racing on Northern Rivers tracks, having now attracted rides and attention from trainers in the Sydney metropolitan area. The 18-year-old Murwillumbah-based apprentice has ridden more than 35 winners this season and currently leads the state’s country apprentice standings. Owners and trainers had a glimpse into […]<\/p>\n