Phoenix Sprint Stakes
The Phoenix Sprint Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. 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.
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Curragh Racecourse Co. Kildare, Ireland |
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| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Rathasker Stud |
| Website | Curragh |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6f (1,207 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | 9 st 3 lb (3yo); 9 st 7 lb (4yo+) Allowances 3 lb for fillies and mares Penalties 7 lb for Group 1 winners * 5 lb for Group 2 winners * 5 lb if two Group 3 wins * 3 lb if one Group 3 win * * since 1 January |
| Purse | €55,000 (2022) 1st: €32,450 |
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| Go Bears Go | Ano Syra | Sacred Bridge |
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| 2021 | ||
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| Gustavus Weston | Power Under Me | A Case Of You |
| 2020 | ||
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| Glen Shiel | Sonaiyla | Forever In Dreams |
| 2019 | ||
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| Gustavus Weston | Woody Creek | Gordon Lord Byron |
| 2017 | ||
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| Washington Dc | Cougar Mountain | Gordon Lord Byron |
| 2016 | ||
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| Toscanini | Eastern Impact | Lord Of The Land |
| 2015 | ||
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| Mattmu | Toscanini | Fort Del Oro |
| 2014 | ||
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| Scream Blue Murder | Jamesie | Hamza |
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| Slade Power | Hamza | Sea Siren |
| 2012 | ||
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| Fire Lily | Gordon Lord Byron | Definightly |
| 2011 | ||
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| Deacon Blues | Empowering | Arctic |
| 2010-2001 | ||
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| 2010 | ||
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| Snaefell | Luisant | Bewitched |
| 2009 | ||
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| Girouette | Perfect Polly | Icelandic |
| 2008 | ||
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| Snaefell | Georgebernardshaw | Kyniska |
| 2007 | ||
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| Al Qasi | Evening Time | Grecian Dancer |
| 2006 | ||
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| Moss Vale | Red Clubs | Pivotal Point |
| 2005 | ||
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| Osterhase | Balmont | Chookie Heiton |
| 2004 | ||
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| One Cool Cat | The Kiddykid | Nights Cross |
| 2003 | ||
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| Bonus | Sun Slash | Anna Frid |
| 2002 | ||
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| One Won One | Bahamian Pirate | Final Exam |
| 2001 | ||
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| Bahamian Pirate | One Won One | Munjiz |
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| 2000 | ||
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| Eastern Purple | Conormara | One Won One |
| 1999 | ||
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| Gorse | Grazia | Eastern Purple |
| 1998 | ||
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| March Star | Bianconi | Monaassib |
| 1997 | ||
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| Cretan Gift | Azizzi | Ailleacht |
| 1996 | ||
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| Daring Destiny | Farhana | Leap For Joy |
| 1994 | ||
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| Surprise Offer | Piccolo | Nimphidia |
| 1993 | ||
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| Tropical | Montendre | Midhish |
| 1992 | ||
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| Park Dream | Poolesta | Street Rebel |
| 1991 | ||
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| Amigo Menor | Inishdalla | Brentsville |
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| 1990 | ||
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| Northern Goddess | Case Law | Tod |
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| Point Of Light | Corwyn Bay | Nabeel Dancer |
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| Ingabelle | Welsh Charm | La Meilleure |
The event was formerly held at Phoenix Park, and for a period it was known as the Matt Gallagher Sprint Stakes. It was staged at the Curragh in 1982, and it returned to its usual venue the following year. The race was transferred to Leopardstown in 1991.
The Phoenix Sprint Stakes began its present spell at the Curragh in 2002. It was temporarily switched to Leopardstown in 2008, as the planned running at the Curragh was abandoned due to waterlogging.
Records
Most successful horse since 1978 (2 wins):
- Acushla – 1986, 1987
- Gustavus Weston – 2019, 2021
- Snaefell – 2008, 2010
Leading jockey since 1978 (3 wins):
- Michael Kinane – Jester (1983), Northern Goddess (1990), Tropical (1993)
Leading trainer since 1978 (3 wins):
- Michael Halford – Snaefell (2008, 2010), Toscanini (2016)
Winners since 1978
| Year |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Time |
| 1978 | Ballad Rock | 4 | George McGrath | Seamus McGrath | 1:09.10 |
| 1979 | Miami Springs | 3 | Tony Murray | Mick O'Toole | 1:07.80 |
| 1980 | God's Mark | 4 | Dermot Hogan | Christy Grassick | 1:10.50 |
| 1981 | Runnett | 4 | Wally Swinburn | John Dunlop | 1:10.90 |
| 1982 | Bruckner | 3 | Pat Shanahan | Con Collins | 1:13.10 |
| 1983 | Jester | 4 | Michael Kinane | Tony Redmond | 1:11.50 |
| 1984 | Princess Tracy | 3 | Raymond Carroll | Michael Cunningham | 1:07.50 |
| 1985 | Rangoon Ruby [lower-alpha 1] | 3 | Kevin Moses | Noel Meade | 1:10.10 |
| 1986 | Acushla | 3 | Cash Asmussen | Vincent O'Brien | 1:09.20 |
| 1987 | Acushla | 4 | Cash Asmussen | Vincent O'Brien | 1:11.30 |
| 1988 | Ingabelle | 4 | Donal Manning | Tom Lacy | 1:11.30 |
| 1989 | Point of Light | 4 | John Reid | Geoff Lewis | 1:11.10 |
| 1990 | Northern Goddess | 3 | Michael Kinane | Ian Balding | 1:10.10 |
| 1991 | Amigo Menor | 5 | Chris Rutter | David Murray Smith | 1:13.20 |
| 1992 | Park Dream | 3 | Christy Roche | Jim Bolger | 1:13.30 |
| 1993 | Tropical | 3 | Michael Kinane | Dermot Weld | 1:12.80 |
| 1994 | Surprise Offer | 4 | Walter Swinburn | Richard Hannon Sr. | 1:13.00 |
| 1995 | Desert Style | 3 | Kevin Manning | Jim Bolger | 1:14.00 |
| 1996 | Daring Destiny | 5 | Richard Hughes | Karl Burke | 1:13.50 |
| 1997 | Cretan Gift | 6 | Jason Weaver | Nick Littmoden | 1:12.20 |
| 1998 | March Star | 4 | Pat Eddery | James Toller | 1:10.20 |
| 1999 | Gorse | 4 | Gary Carter | Henry Candy | 1:15.20 |
| 2000 | Eastern Purple | 5 | Basil Marcus | Kevin Ryan | 1:12.50 |
| 2001 | Bahamian Pirate | 6 | Johnny Murtagh | David Nicholls | 1:13.50 |
| 2002 | One Won One | 8 | Seamie Heffernan | Joanna Morgan | 1:14.80 |
| 2003 | Bonus | 3 | Richard Hughes | Richard Hannon Sr. | 1:12.40 |
| 2004 | One Cool Cat | 3 | Jamie Spencer | Aidan O'Brien | 1:12.70 |
| 2005 | Osterhase | 6 | Fran Berry | John Mulhern | 1:13.20 |
| 2006 | Moss Vale | 5 | Kieren Fallon | David Nicholls | 1:11.00 |
| 2007 | Al Qasi | 4 | Kerrin McEvoy | Peter Chapple-Hyam | 1:17.39 |
| 2008 | Snaefell | 4 | Rory Cleary | Michael Halford | 1:18.25 |
| 2009 | Girouette | 4 | Pat Shanahan | Tracey Collins | 1:15.28 |
| 2010 | Snaefell | 6 | Shane Foley | Michael Halford | 1:10.80 |
| 2011 | Deacon Blues | 4 | Johnny Murtagh | James Fanshawe | 1:10.60 |
| 2012 | Fire Lily | 3 | Wayne Lordan | David Wachman | 1:17.54 |
| 2013 | Slade Power | 4 | Wayne Lordan | Edward Lynam | 1:09.33 |
| 2014 | Scream Blue Murder | 4 | Pat Smullen | Tommy Stack | 1:13.61 |
| 2015 | Mattmu | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | 1:10.62 |
| 2016 | Toscanini | 4 | James Doyle | Michael Halford | 1:10.17 |
| 2017 | Washington DC | 4 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 1:11.77 |
| 2018 | Speak In Colours | 3 | Donnacha O'Brien | Joseph O'Brien | 1:10.63 |
| 2019 | Gustavus Weston | 3 | Gary Carroll | Joseph G. Murphy | 1:15.42 |
| 2020 | Glen Shiel | 6 | Oisin Orr | Archie Watson | 1:12.69 |
| 2021 | Gustavus Weston | 5 | Gary Carroll | Joseph G. Murphy | 1:11.64 |
| 2022 | Go Bears Go | 3 | Rossa Ryan | David Loughnanne | 1:11.28 |
- Double Schwartz finished first in 1985, but he was disqualified
References
- Racing Post:
- galopp-sieger.de – Phoenix Sprint Stakes.
- ifhaonline.org – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Phoenix Sprint Stakes (2019).
- irishracinggreats.com – Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3).
- pedigreequery.com – Phoenix Sprint Stakes.
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