What is the Phoenix Stakes (IRE)?
The Phoenix Stakes (IRE) is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland, open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of six furlongs (1,207 meters). The event has a rich history and is renowned for showcasing future stars in the racing world.
When is the 2025 Phoenix Stakes (IRE)?
The Phoenix Stakes (IRE) is scheduled to take place on August 9th. This historic race is one of the oldest in the United States and is held annually at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Kentucky.
Phoenix Stakes Winners
Some notable winners of The Phoenix Stakes (IRE) include Runhappy, who won in 2015 before going on to become the American Champion Sprint Horse, and Wise Dan, the two-time American Horse of the Year, who won in 2010. Their victories have solidified the race's reputation for showcasing future champions.