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Munro was noted for his vigorous riding, especially in a tight finish. Unlike many other outstanding jockeys, he was not interested in golf, but kept himself fit by riding and swimming, an exercise he enjoyed, and never dieted to keep his weight down, though he did have a problem later on. Though
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Darby never publicly revealed his
Aboriginal heritage. The details of his heritage are unclear. However, Munro is a prominent Aboriginal surname, and other Aboriginal riders were convinced he was Aboriginal. Due to his complexion he was referred to as the 'Brown Bomber'. He was also given the
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213:. This same article asserts that Darby got his jockey's ticket as his father's apprentice, but his first race was on Carey's Karuma in a Tattersall's Two-year-old Handicap on 21 May 1927, and was beaten by a horse named Rosso.
225:, from about age 10 and established himself as one of the best jockeys of the period. Munro came into prominence in May 1927 when he won the Prospect Handicap on Release, beating his famous brother
209:, and was "discovered" by prominent Randwick trainer Jeremiah "Jerome" Carey (c. 1867 – 6 February 1952), and in 1925 or 1926 taken to Melbourne where he gained some experience riding Carey's horse
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He retired in 1955. In later years he suffered from diabetes and in 1964 his left leg had to be amputated. He died from cerebral haemorrhage and his remains were buried in the
Catholic section of
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resulted in a two-year disqualification. His application for a permit to ride in
England in 1953 was refused, but he made appearances in California and France that year.
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233:. Later that same day he won the May Handicap on Spring Days. His services were soon in demand by such famous trainers as
201:, and served his apprenticeship as a jockey with his brother John. By another account, Munro was born on 23 March 1913 in
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in 1942 and served until 1944 when he was discharged as medically unfit. A ride on
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nickname "the Coon", a racist epithet which other
Aboriginal sportspersons also were called.
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daring and energetic, he seldom fell from his mount, and was never seriously injured.
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Other notable mounts were Mosaic, Nuffield, Pantheon, Manrico, Mildura
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Remembering
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189:. He has been described as "arguably Australia’s greatest jockey".
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482:(1946). The only riders with a better Melbourne Cup record were
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638:. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University
606:"Champ or chump? Demon Darb's meat pie barb put to the test"
538:(1933); Nuffield (1938); Reading (1939); Beau Gem (1947);
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He appeared in cameo as himself in the 1941 comedy film
666:. No. 2667. Sydney. 16 February 1941. p. 20
525:: Mosaic (1940); Abspear (1943); Veiled Threat (1944)
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previously Spring Stakes: Rogilla (1933) and (1934);
694:. Christopher Gerald Mooney. Melbourne: Brolga Pub.
422:: Venetian Lady (1930), his first important win;
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445:(1946), carrying 9 st. 9 lb. (61 kg)
316:was featured on an Australian stamp issued by
197:He was educated at Marist Brothers' College,
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169:(5 March 1913 – 3 April 1966) also known as
869:"Chestnut Champions in Randwick "Thriller""
760:. No. 34, 171. 30 June 1947. p. 1
382:: Reading (1940); Katanga (1944) and (1945)
237:"the Wizard of Mordialloc" (c. 1880–1951),
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857:– via National Library of Australia.
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801:– via National Library of Australia.
768:– via National Library of Australia.
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752:"Noted Racing Man Dies. Owner of Shannon"
813:"Darby Munro, Colorful Turf Personality"
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632:"Munro, David Hugh (Darby) (1913–1966)"
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185:. He was a three-time winner of the
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513:: Reading (1940); Hydrogen (1952)
507:Phillip Handicap: Rylstone (1941)
448:January Handicap: Feminist (1941)
429:Duke of Gloucester Cup: Peter Pan
392:(1941); Katanga (1942) and (1943)
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162:and Darby Munro at Flemington.
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372:(1933) and (1934), beating
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785:"Darby Munro rides again"
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688:Ramsland, John (2006).
575:(1937); Mosaic (1939);
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360:A.J.C. Challenge Stakes
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362:: Venetian Lady (1930)
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420:Doncaster Handicap
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484:Bobby Lewis
277:Racing Luck
270:Later years
171:"the Demon"
88:, Australia
64:Nationality
55:Nickname(s)
23:Darby Munro
897:Categories
591:References
573:Young Idea
523:Sydney Cup
314:Tony Rafty
285:Second AIF
255:poker face
223:Hugh Munro
193:Early life
124:Occupation
78:1913-03-05
67:Australian
577:Beau Vite
536:Hall Mark
499:Beau Vite
476:Peter Pan
462:Kings Cup
410:Hall Mark
400:Hall Mark
390:Beau Vite
374:Peter Pan
289:Caulfield
203:Melbourne
183:Caulfield
138:Peter Pan
729:The News
710:77549042
581:Hydrogen
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414:Hydrogen
412:(1933);
261:Ancestry
231:Quixotic
199:Randwick
846:The Age
569:Rogilla
556:Rogilla
456:Shannon
443:Shannon
424:Mildura
370:Rogilla
211:Bicolor
177:was an
173:or the
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501:(1941)
480:Russia
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307:Legacy
217:Career
207:Sydney
160:Russia
127:Jockey
874:Truth
663:Truth
245:Style
883:2017
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