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THE PHOENIX 2022
Just 10 days remain before applications close for a slot in the 2022 Phoenix, to be run at The Meadows on Saturday 17 December. The Phoenix is The World's richest greyhound race, with prize money elevated to a whopping $1.65 million this year – including a life-changing first prize of $1 million. Individuals and organisations are invited to apply to purchase a slot in the race at a cost of $100,000, with applications to close at 11:59pm on Friday 26 August 2022. Prize money will be paid down to eighth place.
PHOENIX PRIZEMONEY IN 2022
1st $1,000,000 2nd $200,000 3rd $150,000 4th $100,000 5th $50,000 6th $50,000 7th $50,000 8th $50,000 Total: $1.65 million
Former Premier of Victoria Dr Denis Napthine AO will again lead the Independent Assessment Panel, which will have the responsibility of selecting the eight successful slot holders. Slot holders will each select the greyhound they wish to represent them in the race, negotiating private deals with greyhound owners and trainers if they don’t own their own potential contender.
KEY DATES:
Slot Applications open 9am Monday 25 July 2022
Slot Applications close 11:59pm Friday 26 August 2022
Slot Holders announced Friday 9 September 2022
Final Field announced and Box Braw Sunday 11 December 2022
Reserves confirmed Wednesday 14 December 2022
Running of the $1.65 million The Phoenix Saturday 17 December 2022
TO PURCHASE A SLOT: For more information on the 2022 The Phoenix, or to register your interest in purchasing a slot, please send an email to meadows@grv.org.au