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.

Phoenix Sprint Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationCurragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorRathasker Stud
WebsiteCurragh
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 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
Purse55,000 (2022)
1st: €32,450
Phoenix Sprint Stakes
2023
Red and light blue halved, quartered capEmerald green, red chevron, red cap, emerald green diamondLight blue, red seams, red sleeves and cap
Moss TuckerGo AthleticoAno Syra
Previous years
2022
Purple, white stars, white sleeves, purple stars, purple capLight blue, red seams, red sleeves and capEmerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap
Go Bears GoAno SyraSacred Bridge
2021
Red, white sash, royal blue sleeves, white stars, red cap, royal blue starPurple and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves, purple capGrey, orange disc, grey cap
Gustavus WestonPower Under MeA Case Of You
2020-2011
2020
Beige, dark blue armlets, dark blue capPurple and yellow halved, sleeves reversed, quartered capOrange, white diamond, white diamonds on sleeves, white diamond on cap
Glen ShielSonaiylaForever In Dreams
2019
Red, white sash, royal blue sleeves, white stars, red cap, royal blue starOrange, white chevron, black sleeves, white armlet, yellow capRoyal blue and yellow halved, sleeves reversed, red cap, yellow star
Gustavus WestonWoody CreekGordon Lord Byron
2017
Dark blueRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capRed, white maltese cross, red cap
Washington DcCougar MountainGordon Lord Byron
2016
Royal blue, dark blue seams, royal blue sleeves and capTan, red sleeves, cream cap, red spotsRed, grey star, grey stars on sleeves, grey star on cap
ToscaniniEastern ImpactLord Of The Land
2015
Dark green, emerald green stars on sleeves, emerald green star on capRoyal blue, dark blue seams, royal blue sleeves and capEmerald green, orange epaulettes and armlet, orange cap, white star
MattmuToscaniniFort Del Oro
2014
White and royal blue chevrons, royal blue sleeves, striped capRed, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, red diamondEmerald green, orange hoop and sleeves
Scream Blue MurderJamesieHamza
2013
White, red striped sleeves, check capEmerald green, orange hoop and sleevesRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Slade PowerHamzaSea Siren
2012
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capRoyal blue and yellow halved, sleeves reversed, red cap, yellow starEmerald green and canary quartered
Fire LilyGordon Lord ByronDefinightly
2011
Black and white stripes, red sleeves, white capOrange, royal blue hoop and armlet, check capRed and emerald green diamonds, striped sleeves, red cap
Deacon BluesEmpoweringArctic
2010-2001
2010
Maroon, white spots, white cap, maroon spotsOrange, emerald green chevron, white capDark blue
SnaefellLuisantBewitched
2009
Purple and pink halved, sleeves reversed, quartered capEmerald green,yellow sleeves,green cap,yellow starWhite, royal blue chevrons, pink cap
GirouettePerfect PollyIcelandic
2008
Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spotsDARK BLUEDARK BLUE, light blue seams, quartered cap
SnaefellGeorgebernardshawKyniska
2007
Emerald green and white diabolo, white sleeves, quartered capWHITE, black sash and capScarlet, white sleeves
Al QasiEvening TimeGrecian Dancer
2006
Black and white hoops, royal blue cap, white starLight blue and red diamonds, light blue sleeves, red cap, light blue diamondYellow, emerald green sash and sleeves
Moss ValeRed ClubsPivotal Point
2005
Dark Blue, pink seams, check capOrange, brown hoopYellow, dark green epaulets, dark green and yellow halved sleeves, yellow cap, dark green star
OsterhaseBalmontChookie Heiton
2004
Dark blueTangerine, royal blue diamondPeacock blue, old gold sleeves, red cap
One Cool CatThe KiddykidNights Cross
2003
Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue capWhite, black stars, yellow sleeves, white cap, black starsPurple, white cap, purple diamond
BonusSun SlashAnna Frid
2002
Black, white seams, black cap, yellow starBlack, white chevron hoop and capEmerald green, white diamond frame and diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap
One Won OneBahamian PirateFinal Exam
2001
Red and yellow check, red sleeves, yellow capBlack, white seams, black cap, yellow starRoyal blue,white epaulettes, light blue and dark Blue striped cap
Bahamian PirateOne Won OneMunjiz
2000-1991
2000
Purple and white diamonds, purple sleeves, check capWhite and emerald green diamonds, green sleeves, yellow armlet, green capBlack, white seams, black cap, yellow star
Eastern PurpleConormaraOne Won One
1999
Red and Grey stripes, Grey sleeves, Red capBrown and green stripes, brown sleeves and capPurple and white diamonds, purple sleeves, check cap
GorseGraziaEastern Purple
1998
White, dark blue diamond, blue sleeves, white armlets, quartered capDark blueRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
March StarBianconiMonaassib
1997
Royal blue, yellow star, chevrons on sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow starYellow, purple spots, yellow capWhite, Purple stripe, White sleeves, Check cap
Cretan GiftAzizziAilleacht
1996
White, royal blue cross-belts, diamonds on sleeves, diamond on capGreen and red check, green sleevesLight blue, pink triple diamond, pink cap, blue diamond
Daring DestinyFarhanaLeap For Joy
1994
Eton blue, black hooped capGreen, red sash and star on capMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Surprise OfferPiccoloNimphidia
1993
Dark blue and light blue stripes, red sleeves and capLight Blue, Red disc, Dark Blue sleeves, Red capRoyal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots
TropicalMontendreMidhish
1992
White, red stars, white sleeves, green capPink, purple diamonds, purple sleeves, quartered capRed and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red cap
Park DreamPoolestaStreet Rebel
1991
Orange, black star and sleevesWhite, red collar and cuffs, tartan capowned by Exors Of The Late J P Costelloe
Amigo MenorInishdallaBrentsville
1990-1988
1990
Red, green hooped sleeves, hooped capPink, purple cross belts, hooped sleeves, purple capRoyal blue, red armlets
Northern GoddessCase LawTod
1989
Yellow, red stars and sleeves, yellow cap, red starowned by Albert M StallRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Point Of LightCorwyn BayNabeel Dancer
1988
Royal blue, yellow cross-beltsEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsPink, light blue cross-belts
IngabelleWelsh CharmLa 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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

Records

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Most successful horse since 1978 (2 wins):

  • Acushla – 1986, 1987
  • Gustavus Weston – 2019, 2021
  • Snaefell – 2008, 2010

Leading jockey since 1978 (3 wins):

  • Michael KinaneJester (1983), Northern Goddess (1990), Tropical (1993)

Leading trainer since 1978 (3 wins):

  • Michael Halford – Snaefell (2008, 2010), Toscanini (2016)

Winners since 1978

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Yeari
Winner
Age
Jockey
Trainer
Time
1978Ballad Rock4George McGrathSeamus McGrath1:09.10
1979Miami Springs3Tony MurrayMick O'Toole1:07.80
1980God's Mark4Dermot HoganChristy Grassick1:10.50
1981Runnett4Wally SwinburnJohn Dunlop1:10.90
1982Bruckner3Pat ShanahanCon Collins1:13.10
1983Jester4Michael KinaneTony Redmond1:11.50
1984Princess Tracy3Raymond CarrollMichael Cunningham1:07.50
1985Rangoon Ruby [a]3Kevin MosesNoel Meade1:10.10
1986Acushla3Cash AsmussenVincent O'Brien1:09.20
1987Acushla4Cash AsmussenVincent O'Brien1:11.30
1988Ingabelle4Donal ManningTom Lacy1:11.30
1989Point of Light4John ReidGeoff Lewis1:11.10
1990Northern Goddess3Michael KinaneIan Balding1:10.10
1991Amigo Menor5Chris RutterDavid Murray Smith1:13.20
1992Park Dream3Christy RocheJim Bolger1:13.30
1993Tropical3Michael KinaneDermot Weld1:12.80
1994Surprise Offer4Walter SwinburnRichard Hannon Sr.1:13.00
1995Desert Style3Kevin ManningJim Bolger1:14.00
1996Daring Destiny5Richard HughesKarl Burke1:13.50
1997Cretan Gift6Jason WeaverNick Littmoden1:12.20
1998March Star4Pat EdderyJames Toller1:10.20
1999Gorse4Gary CarterHenry Candy1:15.20
2000Eastern Purple5Basil MarcusKevin Ryan1:12.50
2001Bahamian Pirate6Johnny MurtaghDavid Nicholls1:13.50
2002One Won One8Seamie HeffernanJoanna Morgan1:14.80
2003Bonus3Richard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.1:12.40
2004One Cool Cat3Jamie SpencerAidan O'Brien1:12.70
2005Osterhase6Fran BerryJohn Mulhern1:13.20
2006Moss Vale5Kieren FallonDavid Nicholls1:11.00
2007Al Qasi4Kerrin McEvoyPeter Chapple-Hyam1:17.39
2008Snaefell4Rory ClearyMichael Halford1:18.25
2009Girouette4Pat ShanahanTracey Collins1:15.28
2010Snaefell6Shane FoleyMichael Halford1:10.80
2011Deacon Blues4Johnny MurtaghJames Fanshawe1:10.60
2012Fire Lily3Wayne LordanDavid Wachman1:17.54
2013Slade Power4Wayne LordanEdward Lynam1:09.33
2014Scream Blue Murder4Pat SmullenTommy Stack1:13.61
2015Mattmu3David AllanTim Easterby1:10.62
2016Toscanini4James DoyleMichael Halford1:10.17
2017Washington DC4Ryan MooreAidan O'Brien1:11.77
2018Speak In Colours3Donnacha O'BrienJoseph O'Brien1:10.63
2019Gustavus Weston3Gary CarrollJoseph G. Murphy1:15.42
2020Glen Shiel6Oisin OrrArchie Watson1:12.69
2021Gustavus Weston5Gary CarrollJoseph G. Murphy1:11.64
2022Go Bears Go3Rossa RyanDavid Loughnanne1:11.28
2023Moss Tucker5Billy LeeKen Condon1:11.91
  1. ^ Double Schwartz finished first in 1985, but he was disqualified

See also

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References

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