|} The Phoenix Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. 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. History The event was established in 1902, and it was originally held at Phoenix Park. It used to be called the Phoenix Plate, and was informally known as "the 1500". It was initially contested over 5 furlongs. The race was renamed the Phoenix Stakes in 1956. It was given Group 2 status in 1971, and promoted to Group 1 level in 1979. The Phoenix Stakes was staged at Leopardstown in 1982. It returned to Phoenix Park with a new distance of 6 furlongs in 1983. Phoenix Park Racecourse closed in 1990, and the event switched to Leopardstown in 1991. It moved to the Curragh in 2002. Records Leading jockey since 1950 (5 wins): Michael Kinane – King Persian (1983), Fasliyev (1999), Minardi (2000), Johannesburg (2001), One Cool Cat (2003) Leading trainer since 1950 (17 wins): Aidan O'Brien – Lavery (1998), Fasliyev (1999), Minardi (2000), Johannesburg (2001), Spartacus (2002), One Cool Cat (2003), George Washington (2005), Holy Roman Emperor (2006), Mastercraftsman (2008), Alfred Nobel (2009), Zoffany (2010), Pedro the Great (2012), Dick Whittington (2014), Air Force Blue (2015), Caravaggio (2016), Sioux Nation (2017), Little Big Bear (2022) Leading owner since 1981 (19 wins): (includes part ownership) Sue Magnier – Lavery (1998), Fasliyev (1999), Minardi (2000), Johannesburg (2001), Spartacus (2002), One Cool Cat (2003), Damson (2004), George Washington (2005), Holy Roman Emperor (2006), Mastercraftsman (2008), Alfred Nobel (2009), Zoffany (2010), Pedro the Great (2012), Sudirman (2013), Dick Whittington (2014), Air Force Blue (2015), Caravaggio (2016), Sioux Nation (2017), Little Big Bear (2022) Winners since 1979 Earlier winners 1902: Bushey Belle 1903: Cape Solitaire 1904: Abelard 1905: Athleague 1906: Lalla Rookh 1907: Americus Girl 1908: Glenesky 1909: Lady Edgar 1910: Clonbern 1911: Far and Wide 1912: Happy Fanny 1913: Courier Belle 1914: St Cuimin 1915: Vera Cruz 1916: The Banshee 1917: Bonnie Dance 1918: Gilded Vanity 1919: Blue Dun 1920: Double Tip 1921: Bridgemount 1922: Rabona 1923: Dawson City 1924: Pons Asinorum 1925: Allets 1926: Archway 1927: Athford 1928: Trigo 1929: Confetti 1930: Galapas 1931: The Greek 1932: Cedarhurst 1933: His Reverence 1934: Smokeless 1935: Dancing Comet 1936: Phideas 1937: Knight's Caprice 1938: New Comet 1939: Eyrefield 1940: