The Phoenix slot-holders announced
The Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association (MGRA) has announced the slot holders for the 2023 running of the pay-to-play greyhound race, The Phoenix, at The Meadows.
For the third running of The Phoenix, slot holders had to pay $100,000 to secure their right to start a greyhound in the $1,000,000 to-the-winner race.
Slot owners had to apply for entries back in July, and after an independent review process; the eight slot holders were announced on Friday, September 9.
MGRA Racing Manager Corey Smith was buoyant about the interest to secure a slot for the third running of the race, saying, “As we've seen across the first two editions of The Phoenix, there's a wonderful appetite in the industry and beyond to be part of this race and the overall event.”
This list includes a number of businesses that have participated in multiple Phoenix editions in the past, along with some first-timers.
MGRA CEO Scott Wuchatsch said “2023 sees an exciting mix of slot holders.
“We now have a number of high engagement perennials, again seeking the ultimate prize.
“There's also a trio of new faces, proving the demand to be a part of this amazing greyhound racing event is by no means slowing down.”
2023 The Pheonix Slot Holders
- Good Blokes Society
- Greyhounds HQ
- Ladbrokes Racing Club
- Racing and Sport 927am (RSN)
- Racing Queensland
- Sportsbet
- Tabcorp
- Total Container Solutions
Online bookmaker Sportsbet won the first two editions of The Phoenix, both times with Wow She's Fast; but with Kel and Jackie Greenough-trained greyhound battling injury, they may need to look elsewhere this year.
Slot holders will be required to nominate their greyhounds to race for them by Friday, December 8; with the final field and box draw announced on Sunday, December 10.
The Phoenix will be run and won on Saturday, December 16, at The Meadows.