Darby Munro Stakes Race Information
The Darby Munro Stakes is a 1200 metre set weights plus penalties race for three-year-olds run by the Australian Turf Club in March. It is held at Rosehill as part of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1200 metres
- Conditions: Set weights plus penalties, 3YOs
- Track: Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 23 March 2024
Darby Munro Stakes Race History
See the 2023 Darby Munro Stakes Preview and results.
See the 2022 Darby Munro Stakes Preview and results.
The winner of the 2023 Darby Munro Stakes is exempt from the ballot for the 2023 Arrowfield 3yo Sprint.
Useful Facts
Last filly to win: Opal Ridge (2023)
Fastest time (1200m): Chiaramonte (2013) 1:09:85
Interesting trivia: Redoubte’s Choice sires 2015 winner Peeping, 2013 winner Chiaramonte and 2006 winner Al Samer.
Past winners of the Darby Munro Stakes
Winners of past Darby Munro Stakes include horses that go on to win major spring races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Brave Mead | Schwarz | Corniche |
| 2023 | Opal Ridge | Kote | Spacewalk |
| 2022 | Mazu | Bacchanalia | Smirnova |
| 2021 | Isotope | Odeum | Bella Nipotina |
| 2020 | California Zimbol | Dawn Passage | Hilo |
| 2019 | Krone | Wild Planet | Classique Legend |
| 2018 | I Am Excited | Isaurian | Za Zi Ba |
| 2017 | Derryn | Crafty Cop | Tactical Advantage |
| 2016 | Southern Legend | Egyptian Symbol | Denmagic |
| 2015 | Peeping | Music Magnate | Mr Bogart |
| 2014 | Sidestep | Bound For Earth | Northern Glory |
| 2013 | Chiaramonte | Brave Soul | Heart Testa |
| 2012 | Hallowell Belle | Altar | Ever The Same |
| 2011 | Sea Lord | Palomares | My Destiny |
| 2010 | Neeson | Kanzan | Rarefied |
| 2009 | Centennial Park | Ahdashim | Nicconi |
| 2008 | Royal Discretion | Malambo | Arlington |
| 2007 | Slow Waltz | Al Be Nimble | Jazzella |
| 2006 | Al Samer | Falaise | Rewaaya |
| 2005 | Legendary Man | Jovial | Swick |
| 2004 | Utzon | Regal Thrills | Dorky |
| 2003 | Force Apollo | Chuckle | Lucida |
| 2002 | Jai’s Jump | The Big Chill | Britt’s Best |
| 2001 | Century Kid | Kennett | Court Of Jewels |
| 2000 | The Golden Dane | Formula | Salim’s Tip |
| 1999 | Fashion News | Black Bean | Bull’s Eye |
| 1998 | Major Victory | Umpire | Graphics |
| 1997 | Sovereign State | Star Joe | Carey Grant |
| 1996 | Ruffles | Green Waters | Proud Player |
| 1995 | Danasinga | Bionic Bess | Storm Boy |
| 1994 | Yarradorf | Magic Road | Salivate |
| 1993 | Simonstad | Capestad | Favorite Actress |
| 1992 | Regina Madre | Ardent Dancer | My Brilliant Star |
| 1991 | Committal | Brunchtime | Zone Rullah |
| 1990 | Sioux Chief | Reverse Pass | Little Girl Dance |
| 1989 | Relentless | Southern Sweep | West Dancer |
| 1988 | Rigoletto | Prince Havilah | Harlan Star |
| 1987 | Special | Rockall | Western Ace |
| 1986 | Splendid Speed | Shankhill Lass | Kisim Hiat |
| 1985 | Chamela | Rass Dancer | Sound Susie |
| 1984 | Fear Burst | Bosca Feller | Flying Nugget |