The Phoenix will rise to a new level of phenomenal race based entertainment in 2025

You’re invited to the biggest party in greyhound racing

If you thought 2024 and the fourth edition of The Phoenix was big, then you ain’t seen nothing yet! 2025 will see this phenomenal event rise to an even higher level.

Whether you’re eager to apply for one of the eight racing slots and be a slot holder, have your chaser in the race or want to be on course to witness this phenomenal race event, you won’t have to wait much longer. Below is The Phoenix Program for 2025, with the big dance set to take place on the evening of Saturday December 13 at The Meadows – The home of The Phoenix.


The Phoenix Program 2025

 

Slot Applications Open: Monday July 28

Slot Applications Close: Tuesday September 2 (NOW CLOSED)

Slot Holders announced: Thursday September 11

Final Field announced + Box Draw: Sunday December 7

The Phoenix 2025: Saturday December 13

The fifth running of The Phoenix will once again be the anchor leg of GRV’s Sportsbet Dream Chasers Festival – The world’s richest greyhound racing festival.

Be part of the world's richest chase

Apply for a slot in the race

There are a number of exciting ways you can be part of the the worlds’s richest greyhound race – however, only one lets you be in the mix for a share of the $1.65 million in prize money and the $1 million first place winner’s cheque.

1. Apply for a slot

Whether you're a business, a greyhound lover, club, organisation or a group of friends – you're welcome to apply and be in the race for the $1 million prize cheque and the $1.65 million in prize money. Anyone can apply, however, should you be one of the eight chosen by the Melbourne Greyhounds independent Phoenix Racing Panel, you'll need $100,000 to secure your place.

What is well known by all past slot holders and their own experiences, is the lead up to the race, the exposure and the chance to make your fortune is real. And prizemoney is paid all the way down to 8th place, with places 5, 6, 7 and 8 each receiving $50,000.

Applications open Monday July 28

2. Pick your chaser

When you head out to the The Meadows to watch world-class greyhound racing, you can choose to place a bet on any runner you like. Slot holders too have the same freedom – however, they get to choose who'd they'd like to have run on their behalf in the race.

Take a look at the 2022 Phoenix Slot Holder 'Peter Sadler Removals' video about their experience as a slot holder and the process of choosing their chaser El Dorado and working with trainer Darryl Holmes.

Don't miss this phenomenal event

It won't be long before we lift the lids for the The Phoenix in 2025 - the world's richest greyhound race. Entertainment packages are now on sale. (See below). Be the first to grab a ticket to the biggest party in greyhound racing.

If you have any questions related to attending The Phoenix 2025, please contact the team at the Melbourne Greyhounds. We're here to help you join the party and celebrate this phenomenal race night and event.

The Phoenix - The Biggest Party in Greyhound Racing

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

Last year saw close to 2000 people roll into The Meadows, to be part of the biggest party in greyhound racing. The concourse, terrace, Deck and dining room were awash with people enjoying a phenomenal Melbourne Greyhounds hospitality experience.

2025 promises to be even bigger and better!

The Terrace Party Marquee

Put yourself at the heart of the party by being close to the action and track with a ticket in the Terrace Marquee. A phenomenal trackside oasis, topped with party tents and its own private bars and music, its first turn location near the finish line (and in full view of the big race screen), is the perfect location for groups and gatherings.

INCLUSIONS
> Roving Canapes Food Service (all night)
> 4-hour beverage service (Beer, Wine Cider & Non-alcoholic Beverages - additional beverages types can be purchased from the bars)
> Live music performers & entertainment between races
> Exclusive Terrace Area Access
> Access to all outdoor entertainment and Dream Chasers on-course activations across the track
> Admission to Racetrack and Racebook

$120 per person

Phenomenal Dining

Catch the phenomenon from the best seats in the house on the final night of the Sportsbet 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 $79 per person. It’s the perfect on-course space to DINE, CHEER & PARTY the night away.

INCLUSIONS
> Seated Phenomenal Dining Experience – Entree, Main & Dessert (alternating placements) in Temlee Dining Room on Level 1
> 4-hour beverage service (Non-alcoholic beverages - additional beverage styles can be purchased from the bar)
> Live acoustic music performer & entertainment between races
> Exclusive wagering facilities
> Grandstand access foe the big race
> Access to all outdoor entertainment and Dream Chasers on-course activations
> Tables from 2 to 12 people
> Admission to Racetrack & Racebook

FROM $79 Per Person

FREE General Admission

With the biggest prize pool of any greyhound race in the world, The Phoenix attracts the best inform chasers and challengers. Be on course to witness who will take home the $1 million winners cheque in 2025!

A 12 race card also invites plenty more opportunities to watch world-class racing and be part of a phenomenal night of racing at Australia’s premier track. And if the racing doesn’t get you, the FREE entry and on-course entertainment certainly will.

GENERAL ADMISSION PATRON INCLUSIONS
> Multiple Food and Beverage outlets across the venue
> Midas Sports Bar Eatery and Bar access
> Chances to win in on-course competitions and activations
> Live music performers
> On-course wagering facilities
> Sportsbet Promotions
> GRV Dreamchasers giveaways
> GAP Dogs to pat and cuddle
> Merchandise sales

Please note, The Phoenix welcomes children on-course, however this event is more dedicated to adults (18 and above). Families are encouraged to attend the Topgun Race Night on Saturday November 8th should they wish to be part of the Dream Chasers Festival. Family orientated entertainment is planned for that night.

"Never been to The Meadows in my life. I'll be back for every Phoenix."

"Biggest party in greyhound racing. I agree."

"This night gets bigger and bigger every year."

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 Jihad Talgi teaming up with the Ladbrokes Racing Club to take out the strongest edition of the race to date.

Last year it was Team Thompson all the way – as Awesome Lodge and Explicit stamped his authority to win The Phoenix after taking out the G1 Melbourne Cup just a month prior.

 

Read how Explicit for Awesome Lodge ran riot in 2024