Phoenix fourth in NZ

In a thrilling finish Victoria’s four runners in the lucrative race filled the first four placings.

Champion Just Believe nabbed the pacemaker Callmethebreeze right on the line with the only mare in the race, Queen Elida, getting up for third after stalking the leader throughout the race.

Trainer-driver Chris Svanosio was able to get Arcee Phoenix into the one-one sit in the race to give him every chance.

He finished two lengths from the winner and pocketed $55,000 (Aus) for his fourth place finish.