Chris Munce (born 17 May 1969) is a successful Thoroughbred horse racing jockey, having won both the Melbourne Cup and the Cox Plate.https://www.racingqueensland.com.au/news/2024/12-december/the-millions-trifecta-that-inspired-new-aspiration
He is now a trainer of horses in Brisbane, Queensland, heading up a family-based operation with his son Corey as co-trainer.https://munceracing.com.au/our-team
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) - Palaisipanhttps://www.racingpost.com/results/468/eagle-farm/2023-06-24/844387 2022 Dane Ripper Stakes (G2) - Palaisipan 2018 Vo Rogue Plate (G3) - Boomsara 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