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Craig Williams

Age: 47

Background:
Craig Williams is one horse racing’s most respected riders. The Australian commenced his riding career at age 16 and since then he has traversed the globe with Group 1 wins in Australia, Hong Kong, Great Britain, Japan, France, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. He won the 2011 Hong Kong Vase with Dunaden – one of over 80 Group 1 triumphs for Williams worldwide. He has over 2,500 wins across his career with 123 of these in Hong Kong (as of 6 January, 2025). He last rode in Hong Kong in 2018/19, although during seasons 2003/04 and 2004/05, Williams partnered 32 and 35 wins, respectively, each campaign. He is a winner of the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Golden Slipper – Australian racing’s ‘Grand Slam’. In recent years, he is famed for assocations with standout Australian performers Mr Brightside, Bella Nipotina, Giga Kick and Behemoth.

Achievements: Scobie Breasley Medal (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2017).

Notable Wins Include:
Hong Kong Vase (2011 Dunaden), Melbourne Cup (2019 Vow And Declare), Caulfield Cup (2011 Southern Speed, 2012 Dunaden), W.S. Cox Plate (2006 Fields Of Omagh, 2011 Pinker Pinker), Al Quoz Sprint (2012 Ortensia), Dewhurst Stakes (2000 Tobougg), Tenno Sho Spring (2010 Jaguar Mail), NHK Mile Cup (2011 Grand Prix Boss), Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes (2011 Alfredo), Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (2005 Barely A Moment, 2006 Rewaaya, 2010 Response, 2011 Toorak Toff, 2015 Stratum Star, 2020 Behemoth, 2024 Kimochi), Victoria Derby (2007 Kibbutz), Memsie Stakes (2007 Miss Finland, 2017 Vega Magic, 2020 Behemoth, 2023 Mr Brightside), Makybe Diva Stakes (2005 Confectioner, 2011 Littorio, 2012 Southern Speed, 2023 Mr Brightside), Doncaster Mile (2022 Mr Brightside), The Everest (2022 Giga Kick, 2024 Bella Nipotina), VRC Oaks (2006 Miss Finland, 2010 Brazilian Pulse), William Reid Stakes (2018 Hellbent, 2020 Loving Gaby, 2022 September Run), Australian Cup (2009 Niconero).

Hong Kong Career Wins (as of 6 January):
123 (win strike rate: 7.1%)

24/25 Season Up to Race Meeting of 12/01/2025
Nationality	: AUS	No. of Wins	: 0	Total Rides	: 0
Stakes won	: -	No. of 2nds	: 0	Win %	: 0.00%
No. of Wins in past 10 race days	: 0	No. of 3rds	: 0
		No. of 4ths	: 0

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