Chris Munce (born 17 May 1969) is a successful Thoroughbred horse racing jockey, having won both the Melbourne Cup and the Cox Plate.[1]
He is now a trainer of horses in Brisbane, Queensland, heading up a family-based operation with his son Corey as co-trainer.[2][3]
Overview
Originally a Queensland jockey, Munce shared stable jockey duties with Danny Beasley for Gai Waterhouse Racing. During his career Chris Munce has won thirty-five Group One conditions races including some of Australia's most prestigious races:
- Brisbane Cup: Desert Chill (1995)
- Cox Plate: Savabeel (2004)
- Melbourne Cup: Jezabeel (1998)
Training
As a trainer his wins have included:[4][5]
- 2023 Tattersall's Tiara (G1) - Palaisipan[6]
- 2022 Dane Ripper Stakes (G2) - Palaisipan[7]
- 2018 Vo Rogue Plate (G3) - Boomsara[8]
- 2016 B J McLachlan Stakes (G3) - Ours To Keep
References
- 5 July 2006 article in The Guardian titled Top Australian jockey in bribery investigation
- 1 March 2007 Sydney Morning Herald article titled Jockey jailed over betting scandal
- 3 March 2007 Daily Telegraph article Why Hong Kong never a safe bet
- ^ https://www.racingqueensland.com.au/news/2024/12-december/the-millions-trifecta-that-inspired-new-aspiration
- ^ https://munceracing.com.au/our-team
- ^ "Chris and Corey Munce form father-son training partnership". Just Horse Racing.
- ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
- ^ "Chris Munce Horse Trainer Profile - Stats,News,Runners". www.racingandsports.com.au.
- ^ https://www.racingpost.com/results/468/eagle-farm/2023-06-24/844387
- ^ "Full Result 7.28 Eagle Farm (AUS) | 11 June 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Result for 2018 Magic Millions Vo Rogue Plate | Breednet". www.breednet.com.au.
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