Chris Munce

Chris Munce (born 17 May 1969) is a successful Thoroughbred horse racing jockey, having won both the Melbourne Cup and the Cox Plate.

He is now a trainer of horses in Brisbane, Queensland, heading up a family-based operation with his son Corey as co-trainer.

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:

2023 Tattersall's Tiara (G1) - Palaisipan 2022 Dane Ripper Stakes (G2) - Palaisipan 2018 Vo Rogue Plate (G3) - Boomsara 2016 B J McLachlan Stakes (G3) - Ours To Keep