The Phoenix Race Information
The Phoenix is a 1500 metre set weights race for two-year-olds run by the Brisbane Racing Club in June. It is held at Eagle Farm as part of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Listed
- Distance: 1500 metres
- Conditions: Set weights plus penalties, 2YOs
- Track: Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane, Queensland
- Prizemoney: $160,000
- Date: Saturday 3 June 2023
The Phoenix Race History
See the 2023 The Phoenix Preview and results.
See the 2022 The Phoenix Preview and results.
See the 2021 The Phoenix Preview and results.
Coming soon
Useful Facts
Last filly to win: Azula (2023)
Interesting trivia:
Past winners of The Phoenix
Winners of past The Phoenix’s include horses that go on to win major spring races.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Azula | Flying Trapeze | Cap Ferrat |
| 2022 | Political Debate | Sharp ‘N’ Smart | Ringmaster |
| 2021 | Volcanic Rock | Verbek | Tutukaka |
| 2020 | The Actuary | Toscanini | Outburst |
| 2019 | Shadow Hero | Creator | Fasano |
| 2018 | Commander | Grim Reaper | A Man To Match |
| 2017 | Pardoe | Italia Bella | Magnufighter |
| 2016 | ** Race not run ** | ||
| 2015 | Sagaronne | Handfast | Bring A Secret |
| 2014 | Lucky Tom | Goldie’s Image | Our Rock O’Reilly |
| 2013 | Sir Moments | Gypsy Diamond | Cannyzing |
| 2012 | Boban | Hoss Amor | Regular |
| 2011 | Fontelina | Lucky Morna | Cindarockinrella |
| 2010 | Run For Levi | Big Chance | Ringa Ringa Rosie |
| 2009 | Carrara | Choistar | Taffy |
| 2008 | Youthful Jack | Acorns | Adnocon |
| 2007 | Sam’s Express | Kyros | Bonza Crop |
| 2006 | Fiveoclockshadow | Lasoron | Tantra |
| 2005 | Diamondsondinside | Grecolo | Upilio |
| 2004 | Serenote | Birthday Bash | Stromberg Carlson |
| 2003 | Picaday | Promoted | Slice Of Paradise |
| 2002 | Chickens | Lovely Jubly | Top Echelon |
| 2001 | Barawin | Allez France | Vita |
| 2000 | Show A Heart | Glenrowan | Brave Hawk |