Phoenix Stakes
| Group 1 race | |
| Location |
Curragh Racecourse County Kildare, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1902 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Keeneland |
| Website | Curragh |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6f (1,207 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds excluding geldings |
| Weight | 9 st 3 lb Allowances 3 lb for fillies |
| Purse | €250,000 (2016) 1st: €142,500 |
The Phoenix Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July or August.
The event was established in 1902, and it was originally held at Phoenix Park. It used to be called the Phoenix Plate, and was informally known as "the 1500". It was initially contested over 5 furlongs.
The race was renamed the Phoenix Stakes in 1956. It was given Group 2 status in 1971, and promoted to Group 1 level in 1979.
The Phoenix Stakes was staged at Leopardstown in 1982. It returned to Phoenix Park with a new distance of 6 furlongs in 1983.
Phoenix Park Racecourse closed in 1990, and the event switched to Leopardstown in 1991. It moved to the Curragh in 2002.
Leading jockey since 1950 (5 wins):
Leading trainer since 1950 (15 wins):
Leading owner since 1981 (17 wins): (includes part ownership)
* Red Taffy finished first in 1965, but he was disqualified.
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