Phoenix Beach

Most of Phoenix Beach's work is done at Class 5 level, which is where the majority of everyday racehorses spend their careers. The record there reads 3 wins from 30 races — 1 in every 10 — which is about what you would expect, but it also means the horse has been placed in many of those other 27 races, earning its keep and keeping the yard honest. Trainer Scott Dixon, based in Rolleston, Nottinghamshire, has had a productive season with 33 winners sent out, and Phoenix Beach has been part of that story. When jockey Joey Haynes takes the ride, the numbers sharpen noticeably: 2 wins from 10 races together, which is 1 in every 5 — double the horse's overall rate. That partnership is clearly worth watching.

The most recent win came at Wolverhampton on 7th April 2025, making it just over 14 months ago now. The six races since have brought a third place and a smattering of midfield finishes, with the most recent run coming just yesterday — so this is a horse in the thick of its season, being kept busy and tested regularly. The career began at Southwell back in August 2022, and the fact that Phoenix Beach is still racing competitively at seven, still finishing in the frame, and still being pitched into race after race suggests a tough, willing animal that the yard clearly trusts. Whether another win is just around the corner is the question — but with Joey Haynes booked and Dixon's yard in form, the ingredients are at least in place.