Chris Munce
Appearance
Chris Munce | |
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Occupation | Jockey |
Born | Casino, New South Wales, Australia | May 17, 1969
Major racing wins | |
Epsom Handicap (1995, 1997) Goodwood Handicap (1996) AJC Metropolitan Handicap (1996, 2000) Stradbroke Handicap (1997, 2000) Doomben 10,000 (1997) Melbourne Cup (1998) Golden Slipper Stakes (1998, 2004) Doncaster Handicap (2001) AJC Sires Produce Stakes (2004) Spring Champion Stakes (2004) Champagne Stakes (2004) Cox Plate (2004) Salinger Stakes (2006) LKS MacKinnon Stakes (2006) Caulfield Cup 2010 | |
Significant horses | |
Assertive Lad, Iron Horse, Jezabeel, Rum, Savabeel, Dance Hero, Shower Of Roses, Desert War |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- 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.