Distinction A Surprise Choice For Final Phoenix Slot
The field for the fifth running of the $1.65 million The Phoenix was finalised on Friday morning, with Awesome Lodge anointing lightly-raced Distinction as the shock choice for its slot in the world’s richest race.
02:44 PM 05 Dec 2025
Slick Splits Set For Surprise Phoenix Return
Multiple Group 1 winner, Slick Splits, has made an immediate recovery from injury and has been selected to run in the $1.65 million The Phoenix.
10:59 AM 02 Dec 2025
Shootout Hero’s Melbourne Cup Draw A Concern
BOX eight – that’s the major concern for Jason Sharp as Colac Kid strives to continue his spectacular streak in Saturday’s G1 Melbourne Cup heats.
04:30 PM 21 Nov 2025
Phoenix Slot A Priority For Laurels Heroine
A CALL on tackling the Melbourne Cup is on hold for Zipper On Time, with trainer Jason Thompson prioritising a slot in next month’s The Phoenix.
02:05 PM 18 Nov 2025
‘Best Ever’ Explicit Retired, Out Of The Phoenix
JASON Thompson has handed Explicit the ultimate accolade following news the champion has run his last race and won’t defend his The Phoenix title.
01:55 PM 18 Nov 2025
Slick Splits To Miss Melbourne Cup, Phoenix
TOPGUN winner Slick Splits will miss his upcoming Group 1 assignments in the Group 1 Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park and The Phoenix with injury.
01:47 PM 18 Nov 2025
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