# Phoenix Stakes

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 August.

## History

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.

## Records

Leading jockey since 1950 (5 wins):
* Michael Kinane – King Persian (1983), Fasliyev (1999), Minardi (2000), Johannesburg (2001), One Cool Cat (2003)
Leading trainer since 1950 (17 wins):
* Aidan O'Brien – Lavery (1998), Fasliyev (1999), Minardi (2000), Johannesburg (2001), Spartacus (2002), One Cool Cat (2003), George Washington (2005), Holy Roman Emperor (2006), Mastercraftsman (2008), Alfred Nobel (2009), Zoffany (2010), Pedro the Great (2012), Dick Whittington (2014), Air Force Blue (2015), Caravaggio (2016), Sioux Nation (2017), Little Big Bear (2022)
Leading owner since 1981 (19 wins): (includes part ownership)
* Sue Magnier – Lavery (1998), Fasliyev (1999), Minardi (2000), Johannesburg (2001), Spartacus (2002), One Cool Cat (2003), Damson (2004), George Washington (2005), Holy Roman Emperor (2006), Mastercraftsman (2008), Alfred Nobel (2009), Zoffany (2010), Pedro the Great (2012), Sudirman (2013), Dick Whittington (2014), Air Force Blue (2015), Caravaggio (2016), Sioux Nation (2017), Little Big Bear (2022)

## Earlier winners

* 1902: Bushey Belle
* 1903: Cape Solitaire
* 1904: Abelard
* 1905: Athleague
* 1906: Lalla Rookh
* 1907: Americus Girl
* 1908: Glenesky
* 1909: Lady Edgar
* 1910: Clonbern
* 1911: Far and Wide
* 1912: Happy Fanny
* 1913: Courier Belle
* 1914: St Cuimin
* 1915: Vera Cruz
* 1916: The Banshee
* 1917: Bonnie Dance
* 1918: Gilded Vanity
* 1919: Blue Dun
* 1920: Double Tip
* 1921: Bridgemount
* 1922: Rabona
* 1923: Dawson City
* 1924: Pons Asinorum
* 1925: Allets
* 1926: Archway
* 1927: Athford
* 1928: Trigo
* 1929: Confetti
* 1930: Galapas
* 1931: The Greek
* 1932: Cedarhurst
* 1933: His Reverence
* 1934: Smokeless
* 1935: Dancing Comet
* 1936: Phideas
* 1937: Knight's Caprice
* 1938: New Comet
* 1939: Eyrefield
* 1940: Enchantress
* 1941: Fair Crystal
* 1942: The Phoenix
* 1943: Arctic Sun
* 1944: Lady's View
* 1945: Momentum
* 1946: Lady Kells
* 1947: The Web
* 1948: Ballywillwill
* 1949: Abadan
* 1950: Gold Cup
* 1951: Windy City
* 1952: Royal Duchy
* 1953: Sixpence
* 1954: My Beau
* 1955: Sarissa
* 1956: Refined
* 1957: Vestogan
* 1958: Getaway
* 1959: Gigi
* 1960: Kathy Too
* 1961: Prince Poppa
* 1962: Irish Chorus
* 1963: Right Strath
* 1964: Adriatic Star
* 1965: Current Coin *
* 1966: Jadeite
* 1967: Fatima's Gift
* 1968: Lord John
* 1969: Pianissimo
* 1970: Areola
* 1971: Celtic Twilight
* 1972: Marble Arch
* 1973: Noble Mark
* 1974: Lady Seymour
* 1975: National Wish
* 1976: Cloonlara
* 1977: Perla
* 1978: Kilijaro
* Red Taffy finished first in 1965, but he was disqualified.