The Phoenix will rise to a new level of phenomenal race based entertainment in 2024

We invite you to be part of the world’s richest greyhound race here at ‘The Meadows’ on Saturday December 21.

If you thought 2023 and the third edition of The Phoenix was big, then you ain’t seen nothing yet! 2024 will see this phenomenal race event rise to an even higher level.

After just three runnings, The Phoenix has quickly risen to become the most captivating and phenomenal greyhound race in the country. Offering a total prize pool of $1.65 million and a $1 million winners cheque, it’s the richest greyhound race in the world and the biggest party in greyhound racing! Be part of the phenomenon in 2024.

The Phoenix Program 2024

Slot Applications Open: Monday July 22nd

Slot Applications Close: Monday September 2nd

Slot Holders announced: Tuesday September 10th

Final Field announced + Box Draw: Sunday December 15th

Reserves confirmed/Final Field: Wednesday December 18th

The Phoenix 2024: Saturday 21st December

The fourth running of the Phoenix promises to be a phenomenal event. Every year this race event, and its build up, has grown. It now anchors GRV’s Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival, as the final night of the Festival. The Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association will further add to this event with a host of new activations and hospitality packages that will breath more life into the phenomenon this world-class race and event has quickly become.

Phenomenal event packages now on sale

Be part of The Phoenix Phenomenon

This year you have the freedom to choose from a phenomenal three course dining experience in the Temlee Dining Room, with seated dining packages starting from $95 or be right in the thick of all the action and trackside and amongst slot holders in our Winning Post Terrace Marquee Precinct, offering roving canapés and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). All access tickets to this party area are only $100 each. No matter what you choose, you’ll have a phenomenal night!

As we are now in December, these tickets are almost all sold out, so now is the time to commit the team for Saturday December 21 so you don’t miss out. And of course, like every Melbourne Greyhounds race meeting at ‘The Meadows’, track entry and parking is FREE – everyone is welcome to roll up on the night and be part of this growing phenomenon.

View the banner below for full packages details and for online booking links, or you call on 03 9355 5222 to make a direct booking. Further along you can also view what other FREE fun activities will be happening on the night.

Catch a Sky Ball Competition

Australian cricket heroes Finchy and Big Merv will be at 'The Meadows' on Phoenix night, and be giving selected lucky patrons the chance to go home big winners in a 'Catch A Sky Ball Competition'.

In between the racing, they'll host a catching competition in the in field. It'll be phenomenal viewing as we watch knees shake and hands tremble under towering sky balls. If you think you've got what it takes to hold such a catch, then make sure you're at 'The Meadows' for you chance to get selected and win!

Live music and entertainment

Right across the night DJ Chloe Wilson will be spinning 'big beats between races' to keep the party atmosphere alive.

Located right by the Terrace Marquees, her phenomenal style will be action, and ensure that everyone can feel the summer vibes that come will 'The Biggest Part in Greyhound Racing.'

'Lift the Lids' for a chance to win up to $10K

As if Phoenix night wasn’t looking phenomenal enough, one lucky patron on course will have the chance to go home $10,000 richer.

Thanks to GRV, eight lucky patrons will get selected and nominated a chaser in a race. The winner in the race will then get the chance to ‘Lift a Lid’ and win up to $10,000 in cold hard cash in GRVs ‘Lift the Lids Cash Giveaway’. Entry into the competition is FREE, with those on track just needing to register to be in the draw.

Phenomenal Phoenix Dining Packages

Be part of The Phoenix phenomenon and catch all the sizzle from the best seats in the house on the final night of the Sportsbet GRV Dream Chasers Festival.

The Melbourne Greyhounds Temlee Dining Room at ‘The Meadows’ offers unparalleled track and city skyline views, grandstand seating access and race broadcast screens all in a modern dining room setting. Dining packages include a seated City View Bistro inspired dinner service (with or without alcoholic beverages) starting from $95 per person. It’s the perfect on-course space to be part of the Phoenix phenomenon.

INCLUSIONS
> Seated City View Bistro inspired dinner – Entree, Main & Dessert (alternating placements).
> 4-hour beverage service (Beer, Wine, Cider & Non-alcoholic beverages)
> Live acoustic music performers & entertainment between races
> Exclusive wagering facilities
> Access to all outdoor entertainment and on-course activations
> Tables from 2 to 12 people
> Track Entry & Racebook

Party on the Terrace

Get closer to the action with a ticket to this phenomenal trackside oasis, topped with marquees and its own private bars and music. Located on the first turn near the finish line and in full view of the big race screen, it’s the perfect location for groups. Ticket includes Roving Canapes, 4 hour-beverage service and full race track access.

INCLUSIONS
> Roving Canapes
> 4-hour beverage service (Beer, Wine Cider & Non-alcoholic Beverages - additional beverages can be purchased from Terrace Bars)
> Live music performers & entertainment between races
> Exclusive entry to ‘The Terrace’
> Access to all outdoor entertainment and on-course activations
> Admission to Racetrack and Racebook

Meet the 2024 Phoenix Slot Holders

The slot holders for the world's richest greyhound race have been announced with the Melbourne Greyhound Racing Association (MGRA) revealing eight (four new and four returning entities) will battle it out with their chosen chasers at 'The Meadows' on Saturday December 21.

The Phoenix - Phenomenal Fun

We understand, buying a slot in the world's richest greyhound race is not for everyone. However, trust us when we say being on track to watch it is!

Last year saw over 2500 people roll into 'The Meadows', arguably the biggest crowd on an Australian greyhound race course since 'The Meadows' opened in 2000. The concourse, terraces and dining room were awash with people enjoying a phenomenal Melbourne Greyhounds hospitality experience. 2024 promises to see The Phoenix rise to a new level.

"It's an event that caters to both racing enthusiasts and those looking for a fantastic night out."

A history full of 'wow' moments.

First run in December 2021, The Phoenix is the newest, most exciting race to hit the greyhound racing calendar in recent memory. In 2022 the event become the richest greyhound race in the world, with total prize money hitting $1.65 million, including $1 million going to the winning slot holder.

The first two editions of The Phoenix saw unprecedented media coverage and the Jackie Greenough trained ‘Wow She’s Fast’ go back-to-back, elevating her as the highest prize money earner of all time. Then it was a pizza shop owners turn with ‘Schillaci’ and Labrokes Racing Club to flip the script and bring to light that fortunes can be made by anyone!

 

The 2024 GRV Dream Chasers Festival. The world's richest Greyhound Racing Series