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Blue Diamond Stakes

FieldValue
surfaceTurf
classGroup 1
horse raceBlue Diamond Stakes
locationCaulfield Racecourse
inaugurated1971
race typeThoroughbred
sponsorSportsbet (2025)
distance1,200 metres
track
qualificationTwo year old
weightSet weights
colts and geldings – kg
fillies – kg
purse$2,000,000 (2025)

colts and geldings – kg fillies – kg The Blue Diamond Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-olds, at set weights, run over 1200 metres at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The event is Victoria's richest two-year-old race with total prize money of A$2,000,000.

History

Prizemoney was increased from $1 million to $1.5 million in 2016 and to $2 million in 2023.

Distance

  • 1971–1972 – 6 furlongs (~1200 metres)
  • 1973 onwards – 1200 metres

Venue

In 1996 the event was held at Flemington Racecourse due to reconstruction of Caulfield Racecourse. In 2023 the race was run at Sandown Racecourse.

Records

  • Trainer: David Hayes – 5 wins
  • Jockey: Dwayne Dunn – 4 wins
  • Time: Hurricane Sky (1994): 1:08.1

Winners

  • 2025 – Devil Night
  • 2024 – Hayasugi
  • 2023 – Little Brose
  • 2022 – Daumier
  • 2021 – Artorius
  • 2020 – Tagaloa
  • 2019 – Lyre
  • 2018 – Written By
  • 2017 – Catchy
  • 2016 – Extreme Choice
  • 2015 – Pride Of Dubai
  • 2014 – Earthquake
  • 2013 – Miracles Of Life
  • 2012 – Samaready
  • 2011 – Sepoy
  • 2010 – Star Witness
  • 2009 – Reward For Effort
  • 2008 – Reaan
  • 2007 – Sleek Chassis
  • 2006 – Nadeem
  • 2005 – Undoubtedly
  • 2004 – Alinghi
  • 2003 – †Kusi
  • 2002 – Bel Esprit
  • 2001 – True Jewels
  • 2000 – Road To Success
  • 1999 – Redoute's Choice
  • 1998 – Danelagh
  • 1997 – Knowledge
  • 1996 – Paint
  • 1995 – Principality
  • 1994 – Hurricane Sky
  • 1993 – Lady Jakeo
  • 1992 – Riva Diva
  • 1991 – Canonise
  • 1990 – Mahaasin
  • 1989 – Courtza
  • 1988 – Zeditave
  • 1987 – Midnight Fever
  • 1986 – Bounding Away
  • 1985 – Let's Get Physical
  • 1984 – Street Cafe
  • 1983 – Love A Show
  • 1982 – Rancher
  • 1981 – Black Shoes
  • 1980 – Aare
  • 1979 – Star Shower
  • 1978 – Manikato
  • 1977 – Blazing Saddles
  • 1976 – Out Of Danger
  • 1975 – Lord Dudley
  • 1974 – Forina
  • 1973 – New Gleam
  • 1972 – John's Hope
  • 1971 – Tolerance † Roedean finished first but was later disqualified for returning a positive swab

References

References

  1. (2014). "Winners and Past Results for the Blue Diamond Stakes". Progroupracing.com (Aus).
  2. (2019-11-22). "Blue Diamond Stakes 2025 Tips & Betting Advice – Expert Selections".
  3. "2024 Result – Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes ''(held 24 February 2024)''". racingpost.com.
  4. "2023 Result – Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes ''(held 25 February 2023)''". racingpost.com.
  5. "2022 Result – Neds Blue Diamond Stakes ''(held 26 February 2022)''". breednet.com.au.
  6. "2021 Result – Neds Blue Diamond Stakes ''(held 20 February 2021)''". breednet.com.
  7. "2020 Result – Neds Blue Diamond Stakes ''(held 22 February 2020)''". breednet.com.
  8. "2019 Result – Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (held 23 February 2019)". breednet.com.
  9. "2018 Result – Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (held 24 February 2018)". breednet.com.
  10. "2017 Result – Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (held 25 February 2017)". breednet.com.
  11. "2016 Result – Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (held 27 February 2016)". breednet.com.
  12. "2015 Result – William Hill Blue Diamond Stks (held 28 February 2015)". breednet.com.
  13. "2014 Result – Blue Diamond Stakes (held 22 February 2014)". breednet.com.
  14. "2013 Result – Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stk (held 23 February 2013)". breednet.com.
  15. (24 February 2013). "The Sweetest of Miracles". Herald Sun.
  16. "2012 Result – Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stk (held 25 February 2012)". breednet.com.
  17. "2011 Result – Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stk (held 26 February 2011)". breednet.com.
  18. "2010 Result – Arrowfield Blue Diamond Stakes (held 20 February 2010)". breednet.com.
  19. "2009 Result – Arrowfield Blue Diamond Stakes (held 21 February 2009)". breednet.com.
  20. "2008 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 23 February 2008)". breednet.com.
  21. "2007 Result – Blue Diamond Stakes (held 24 February 2007)". breednet.com.
  22. "2006 Result – Blue Diamond Sks (held 25 February 2006)". breednet.com.
  23. "2005 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 26 February 2005)". breednet.com.
  24. "2004 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 21 February 2004)". breednet.com.
  25. "2003 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 22 February 2003)". breednet.com.
  26. "2002 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 23 February 2002)". breednet.com.
  27. "2001 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 24 February 2001)". breednet.com.
  28. "2000 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 4 March 2000)". breednet.com.
  29. "1999 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 27 February 1999)". breednet.com.
  30. "1998 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 28 February 1998)". breednet.com.
  31. "1997 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 22 February 1997)". breednet.com.
  32. "1996 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 2 March 1996)". breednet.com.
  33. "1995 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 4 March 1995)". breednet.com.
  34. "1994 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 6 March 1994)". breednet.com.
  35. "1993 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 28 February 1993)". breednet.com.
  36. "1992 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 29 February 1992)". breednet.com.
  37. "1991 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 2 March 1991)". breednet.com.
  38. "1990 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 3 March 1990)". breednet.com.
  39. "1989 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 4 March 1989)". breednet.com.
  40. "1988 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 27 February 1988)". breednet.com.
  41. "1987 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 28 February 1987)". breednet.com.
  42. "1986 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 1 March 1986)". breednet.com.
  43. "1985 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 2 March 1985)". breednet.com.
  44. "1984 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 3 March 1984)". breednet.com.
  45. "1983 Result – Blue Diamond Stks (held 5 March 1983)". breednet.com.
  46. (28 February 1972). "(1972 Result) 5 – Blue Diamond Stakes (held 26 February 1972)". News Google Digital.
  47. Bourke, Tony. (22 February 1971). "Race catches on, but runners lack sparkle". News Google Digital.
  48. (22 February 1971). "(1971 Result) 4 – Blue Diamond Stakes (held 20 February 1971)". News Google Digital.
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