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Why you should attend The Phoenix

Put simply, to see the world’s most thrilling greyhound race, an excellent support card and be a part of an epic night out!

The Phoenix

Dream Chasers

14 Dec

,

2023

Put simply, to see the world’s most thrilling greyhound race, an excellent support card and be a part of an epic night out!

The Phoenix made its debut in December 2021, and has quickly become a pinnacle of excitement. Last year it solidified its place in history by becoming the richest greyhound race worldwide, boasting an astonishing $1.65 million prize pool, including a $1 million winner’s cheque.

In 2023, the third running builds on everything the first two years established; the finest greyhounds on the planet, including the winner of the first two editions of The Phoenix – Wow She’s Fast. She’s won more prizemoney than any other dog in the world (almost $2.4m), and if she makes it three-from-three she could claim the title of ‘Greatest Of All Time.’ Seeing her run in what may be her swansong should be on every sports fan’s bucket list

Add in Group winners Hector Fawley, Jay Is Jay, Alpha Zulu, Schillaci, Big Energy; plus NZ pin-up dog Postman Pat and exciting prospect Pass The Buck (8 wins from 10 starts), and it’s the race of dreams.

What's happening on the night?

  • FREE General Admission giving you access to the Midas Café, public bars and all outdoor entertainment.
  • Party all night with DJ Chloe Wilson, Sammy on percussion and Jarrad Lees on sax.
  • Food trucks on course
  • Giant screens so you don’t miss a minute of the action.
  • Gates open from 5:30pm, first race at 6:36pm
  • Group 1 Silver Chief Final (525m) at 9:07pm (Race 8)
  • Match race between Aussie Rocks and Transponder at 9:28pm (Race 9)
  • $1.65 million Phoenix at 9:50pm (Race 10)

Can't make it to The Phoenix?

  • Catch the extensive coverage on Racing.com from 6.15pm on Saturday with Gareth Hall, George Farrugia, Mitch Ebeyer, James Van de Maat and Kelsey Browne.
  • Channel 78 free-to-air, Channel 529 Foxtel, Racing.com digital channels (app and website).

Events

The Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival is back!

With over $3.5million in prize money up for grabs, The Meadows and Sandown Park again play host to these blockbuster greyhound events, including the history and prestige of the Group 1 Sportsbet Melbourne Cup, as well as the energy and excitement of the most exhilarating race in greyhound racing, The Phoenix.

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Nov

9

Sportsbet Topgun

The Meadows

The 2024 Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival will again kick off with the Sportsbet Topgun Sprint and Topgun Stayers Invitational Races. This is the chance watch Australia’s best hand-picked chasers battle it out. In addition, making it a treble of Group 1s, ‘The Meadows’ very own Hume Cup will also light up the track.

Nov

23

Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Heats

Sandown Park

Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Heats night is possibly the best quality night of racing in the world with 8 x heats featuring the best dogs in the country.

Nov

30

Sportsbet Melbourne Cup

Sandown Park

The Sportsbet Melbourne Cup is considered the world's greatest greyhound race, boasting an honour roll that's unrivalled.

Dec

21

The Phoenix

The Meadows

After just three runnings, The Phoenix has quickly risen to become the most captivating and phenomenal greyhound race in the country. Offering a total prize pool of $1.65 million and a $1 million winners cheque, it’s the richest greyhound race in the world and the biggest party in greyhound racing! Be part of the phenomenon in 2024.