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Official account for Craig Williams • International jockey based in Australia 🇦🇺 • Go to my website to donate to 🇺🇦 project • Media 📸 - @millse_101
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"I realise about perspective and how grateful I am to be a professional jockey..."
@CWilliamsJockey
speaks with
@edward_sadler
after his return from a humanitarian mission in Ukraine 🙌
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Vale Dean Holland 🕊️
We were saddened to hear the news of the passing of Dean Holland. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Dean’s family and friends during this difficult time.
He was a respected jockey and a loving father. May he rest in peace.
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Hello everyone,
Thank you for the overwhelming support and kind messages that I’ve received in the last 24 hours.
Heading home to my family now and I will return to the Epworth Hospital for surgery on my right clavicle on Tuesday. 💪
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Thank you to everyone who supported our team today and congratulations to
@c_douglasracing
,
#jamesharron
and all connections of
#gigakick
for winning The Tab Everest.
@mercedesbenz
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I have just received my clearance to race ride, I’ll be back in the saddle this coming Easter Monday at Sandown.
Can’t wait to be back on track! 💪
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UPDATE:
I’m progressing well and nearing a return to race riding.
Thank you for all of the kind messages and best wishes.
Can’t wait to get back! 🏇
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Always a privilege to ride Mr Brightside, awesome win in the Group 1 today! 🤝
Well done to the
@lindsayparkrace
team & the boys Ben, Will & JD.
🟢⚪️⚫️
True superstar 🙌
MR BRIGHTSIDE IS THE MILE KING! 👑
HE TAKES OUT THE 2023 MAKYBE DIVA STAKES.
@lindsayparkrace
@CWilliamsJockey
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Hello everyone,
Craig is being taken to Hospital, he had some shoulder pain after the fall, he was conscious and we wait for more news.
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GIGA KICKKK!! 💪
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What a thrill to have won the 2019
#lexus
Melbourne Cup
@FlemingtonVRC
for trainer
@DOBrienRacing
#VowAndDeclare
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Thank you for the support. 🫶
I’m improving each day and feeling better. 💪
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Craig has a fractured clavicle, broke 1 or 2 ribs and has a fractured finger, he currently has a neck brace on and surgery is unlikely at this point, however, we still await further news.
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🇺🇦 To the many messages of support that have been sent to Larysa and I about our recent trip to Ukraine, we thank each and every one of you.
To those asking how they can help, please get in touch via my website ..1/2
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So proud of Bella, tried her heart out today! 🥈👏
STEFI MAGNETICA WINS THE STRADBROKE HANDICAP!
ZAC LLOYD GETS HIS ELUSIVE GROUP 1!
@ZacLloydx
@BBakerRacing
@CunninghamTbred
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Giga Kick, ready to rumble in tomorrow’s
#Doomben
10,000!
He will then be spelled from this preparation, with a view towards the
#TabEverest
later this year.
@c_douglasracing
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@jmeharron
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Thank you for opportunity to ride such a superstar in
#GigaKick
. 🏇
The
@c_douglasracing
team have done a terrific job. 🎉
It's great to see Craig back in the saddle 🐎
He reflects on Giga Kick's massive victory in the All Aged Stakes 🏆
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Ever wondered what it’s like to ride a winner at Flemington? 🎢
#Blandfordlad
-
@gelagotisracing
🎥 -
@7horseracing
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We’ve continued supplying required trauma kits: Israeli bandages, QuikClot, tourniquets, staples, and the like into Ukraine.
If you wish to continue financially supporting our project, as we are heading back to Ukraine before the end of the year. Go to my website 🔗
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Our upcoming trip to Ukraine in 2024.
The situation in Ukraine is still incredibly challenging.
That's why we're going back to deliver more trauma and survival kits. 🚑
Go to the donation page on my website to donate 🔗 -
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Thanks to all the owners, trainers, horses, staff & my team that have made winning the Victorian Metropolitan Premiership this season possible. Looking forward to returning for the new season.
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Jockey cam 🚨
Mr Brightside runs over the top of them in the G1 Futurity Stakes & claims his 6th G1 👑
Well done to the
@lindsayparkrace
team 👏
WHAT A HORSE! 🙌
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"It gives you a greater perspective on life."
It's all business for
@CWilliamsJockey
after a tough week 👏
@stowaustralia
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Back in the saddle today!
Track: Soft 7
Rail: Out 4m
Watch on and
@SkyRacingAU
@Mercedes
-Benz
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Craig worked the Paul Preusker trained Surprise Baby at Horsham this morning. Check out the footage below.
@jk_stables
@Racing
@7horseracing
@Country_Racing
@FlemingtonVRC
@WHR
@RSN927
@RacingInsider
@AndrewBensley
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I appreciate all the well wishes & kind words I've received. My thoughts go out to Charlie, strapper Jo & all at Godolphin on their loss.
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Dean Holland was well-respected, well-loved and a competitive rider with a loving family. Well done to the race clubs who have recognised him today, one year on from his tragic incident. He is not forgotten! 🫶
"Dean Holland was well-respected, well-loved...he's not forgotten."
@CWilliamsJockey
always nails it 🕊
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The Hayes boys and
@lindsayparkrace
have done a terrific job with Mr Brightside!
Great effort yesterday 🤝
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#GigaKick
secures the Doomben 10,000 ✅
He is a superstar ❤️🤍⭐️
Congratulations to
@c_douglasracing
and the whole team behind Giga Kick.
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WHAT A WIN!!
A gem of a ride by
@CWilliamsJockey
gets Bella Nipotina home in the $3million Giga Kick Stakes in an upset!
@cmaherracing
Defending champ Private Eye in second and stablemate Think About It in third.
#SydneyEverestCarnival
#RosehillGardens
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Craig and Larysa embarked on a journey to war-torn Ukraine to deliver medical kits and survival packages for soldiers and civilians fighting for their lives and their freedom.
This is a short documentary about their journey.
Link to video-
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Yesterday was a wonderful day at Headquarters! Thanks to everyone for their help and support in making it possible.
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This year has been absolutely incredible, I want to give a big thank you to my amazing family and everyone who has supported me throughout the year. Here's to an even better 2024 🎉
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Who else is starting to warm up for the new racing season?
#season2324
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#bringiton
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#August
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Craig talks about Vow And Declare, who has moved up the order of entry for the Lexus Melbourne Cup for trainer
@DOBrienRacing
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Class from
@CWilliamsJockey
and Thomas Stockdale after the last at Flemington yesterday posing for photos with the next generation and handing out lollies 👏👏
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Craig has enjoyed a few days away at the beautiful
@InterConHotels
Hayman Island Resort after a busy Spring Racing Carnival and is looking forward to riding at Sandown on Saturday.
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Devastated to hear the news on Admire Deus. Hopefully he pulls through. My thoughts are with connections & all involved with the horse.
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We have now launched our ‘Winter Project’, which will allow us to send another substantial amount of supplies to Ukraine, thanks to everyone who contributed.
Link to full video-
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Special win aboard Mr Brightside ⭐️
2023 Makybe Diva Stakes
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“The people of Ukraine didn’t want war, they didn’t ask for war, but they are courageous, resilient and united, and they know this is a war they have to win.”
We continue to support Ukraine and we will share the journey to our social platforms.
🇺🇦Donate on our website.
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Patrick Mills is Craig Williams’ valet, tasked with anticipating what Craig’s needs are before he even knows himself. In his role, Mills is in control of every piece of Craig’s gear on race day.
Read about the full story:
@FlemingtonVRC
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Craig has been given the all clear & released from hospital. He wishes to thank the medics at Mornington racecourse & Frankston Hospital.
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Saddened to hear the news of the passing of Dan Mawby. It’s a real tragedy, we were grateful for his ideas and edgenuity in developing, designing and rolling out the more safe plastic running rail. Which has and will continue to save jockeys and horses lives on racetracks.
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Craig is being kept in hospital overnight for observation and more tests will be conducted tomorrow. He is resting comfortably.
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I am deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Dunaden. He was and will always be a very special horse to me, thoughts are with
@Qatar_Racing
and
@dredvers
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Take a sneak peek behind the scenes, in fast forward mode, with Craig at Bendigo on March 28th. Also checkout the view from the 2019 Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare, who took part in a track gallop on the day.
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The Darling at
#TheStarHotel
in Sydney were so kind to provide Larysa and I with some delicious choctop ice creams when we arrived. 🍦
We really appreciate the kindness and thoughtfulness from all the staff at
#TheDarling
Star Hotel. Thank you so much.
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Giga Kick returned with an impressive jumpout win this morning. 💪
He is likely to target the Group 2 McEwen Stakes
@TheValley
on September 9th. 🙌
@c_douglasracing
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Craig cam footage of Giga Kick winning his trial in Sydney before the DOOMBEN 10000 (1200m) this Saturday in Brisbane.
@c_douglasracing
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@jmeharron
#trials
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#randwick
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#doomben10000
Trials🎥
@SkyRacingAU
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It was a pleasure to present young Harrison with a surprise gift.
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The undefeated 3yo
#gigakick
🏇 has won the 2022 Tab Everest (1200m) for trainer
@c_douglasracing
.
Congratulations to all connections! 👏🥳
@MercedesBenz
@SkyRacingAU
@racing_nsw
@7horseracing
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“He looks fantastic.” Hear what Craig has to say and watch the work of the
@GaiWaterhouse1
trained In The Congo at Flemington ahead of running in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes
@FlemingtonVRC
on Saturday.
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Saddened to hear that my first European Group 1 winner, Tobougg passed away recently at the age of 20.
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‘Why is anyone’s life more important than another?’ Everest jockey’s dangerous trips to Ukraine
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Pleased to announce I have confirmed the ride on Kinky Boom in the
@MelbRacingClub
Ladbrokes Blue Diamond for trainer Tony McEvoy
@mcevoymitchell
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This is my valet Patrick, he manages all my riding equipment. 🤝
To learn more about the whole CW team go to -
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Putting together some of our packages that we’re sending over to Ukraine.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our project, we’re continuing to aid Ukrainians and their fight for freedom.
Further information on our project @
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Every year over 1000 Aussie kids will be diagnosed with cancer and only 84% will survive. On Thursday, August 29, I will be taking calls in the Telstra Celebrity Phone Bank at
#9myroomtelethon
to help raise funds for these amazing kids.
@MyRoomCCC
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Always great teaming up with
@MelbRacingClub
and engaging with racing fans to promote the sport
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.
@CWilliamsJockey
pays a touching tribute to the late Deane Lester after taking out the Torney Night Cup 👏
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Very pleased to announce that I will be partnering Wall of Fire for Hugo Palmer in the Emirates Melbourne Cup
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Mr Brightside’s recent trial at Benalla!
He will target the $5m Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) which will run on Everest day at Royal Randwick on 14th October.
@lindsayparkrace
⚫️🟢⚪️
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Ukraine 📷
The people of Ukraine are incredibly resilient and motivated to regain their sovereignty. 💪
We have made our way back home after a lengthy trip and there will be more on our Ukraine journey in a short time. ✈️
More military aid is helping Ukrainians.
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A really meaningful win today for my family and I in the Travis Harrison Cup. Thanks to Magic Consul and the Paul Preusker team.
"He meant so much to so many people."
Williams' emotional Valley win.
READ:
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CRAIG CAM!!🚨🚨
Mr Brightside’s most recent jump out at Flemington! 👀
He will be first-up off the back of two jump outs, aiming for the Group 2 feature on Saturday.
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Mr Brightside goes back to back in the P.B Lawrence! 😂
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Craig worked the
@cwallerracing
trained Humidor
@TheValley
this morning ahead of Saturday’s
@ladbrokescomau
@CoxPlate
#CoxPlate100
Take a look at the footage!
@Racing
@RacingInsider
@7horseracing
@10SportAU
@RSN927
@SkyRacingAU
@m_felgate
@AndrewBensley
@WHR
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Jimmy & Ian are the dynamic duo who personally drive Craig to the races. 🚗
Ian ensures the driving trio stay cool, calm & collected especially during the busier times of the year, with international rides & the spring carnival. This allows Craig to focus on riding.
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Can’t wait for the season ahead! ✌️
Mr Brightside ⚪️🟢⚫️
@lindsayparkrace
Giga Kick 🔴⚪️
@c_douglasracing
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😘
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Take a look pre and post race with ‘Craig Cam’ from Race 1
@MelbRacingClub
Caulfield on Saturday where Jumbo Ozaki put in an impressive effort to win for
@DOBrienRacing
. Footage filmed via Sony 4K Action Cam.
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Peter Brazil provided Larysa and myself with his father’s stamp “St. Sophia's Cathedral” which he collected in World War 2.
It is a symbol for the Ukrainian people and their fight for freedom. We are extremely grateful to John and Peter Brazil for this gift.
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Confirming my ride in the 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup
@Racing
@7horseracing
@RacenetTweets
@cwallerracing
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It's great to see Craig back at the races following his big fall 👏
He rides the favourite Giga Kick in the G1 All Aged Stakes up next 🐎
@cwilliamsjockey
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