Siena Grima targets historic back-to-back Sydney apprentice jockey crown

Siena Grima apprentice jockey Sydney premiership Darren Beadman back-to-back

Siena Grima, a 23‑year‑old apprentice jockey in Sydney, finished the season with 34 winners, four ahead of defending champion Braith Nock, securing the junior premiership. Backed by premier trainer Chris Waller and mentor Darren Beadman since December, Grima aims to become the first woman to win consecutive Sydney apprentice jockey premierships.

Grima still carries a two‑kilogram claim and will remain an apprentice until January 2028. Her mentors praise her work ethic, noting she has never missed a day of work and consistently follows their guidance. She recently rode Althoff to victory at Royal Randwick in January, joining past female winners Kathy O’Hara, Winona Costin and Rachel King on the honour roll.

Entities

Braith Nock · Chris Waller · Darren Beadman · Royal Randwick · Siena Grima

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Grima joins female jockeys Kathy O’Hara, Winona Costin and Rachel King as junior premiership winners. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Grima holds a two‑kilogram claim and her apprenticeship ends in January 2028. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Grima aims to become the first woman to win back-to-back Sydney apprentice jockey premierships. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Siena Grima is 23 years old. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Siena Grima finished the season with 34 winners, four ahead of defending champion Braith Nock. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] She has not missed any work days during her apprenticeship. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] She rode Althoff to victory at Royal Randwick in January. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] She is backed by trainer Chris Waller and mentor Darren Beadman since December. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au

Sources

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Grima eyes shot at history after Beadman’s mystery tipster pays off [www.theage.com.au]

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