Blue Diamond Prelude C&G

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The Blue Diamond Prelude (Colts and Geldings) is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race raced under set weight conditions, for two-year-old colts and geldings, over a distance of 1100 metres at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in February.[1]

ClassGroup 3
Inaugurated1982 (Listed race)
Race typeThoroughbred
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Blue Diamond Prelude Colts and Geldings
ClassGroup 3
LocationCaulfield Racecourse, Sandown Racecourse
Inaugurated1982 (Listed race)
Race typeThoroughbred
SponsorSportsbet (2026)
Race information
Distance1,100 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationTwo year old colts and geldings
WeightSet weights - 55½ kg
Purse$350,000 (2026)
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History

The race is a major preparatory race for the rich Blue Diamond Stakes held two weeks later.

Colts that have captured the Blue Diamond Prelude Blue Diamond Stakes double:
Rancher (1982), Bel Esprit (2002), Sepoy (2011), Written By (2018)

Distance

  • 19821985 – 1200 metres
  • 19861995 – 1100 metres
  • 1996 – 1150 metres
  • 1997 onwards - 1100 metres

Grade

  • 19821985 - Listed Race
  • 1986 onwards - Group 3

Venue

Winners

The following are winners of the race.[2]

  • 2026 - Closer To Free
  • 2025 - Titan Pegasus
  • 2024 - Bodyguard
  • 2022 - Lofty Strike[3]
  • 2021 - General Beau[4]
  • 2020 - Hanseatic[5]
  • 2019 - I Am Immortal[6]
  • 2018 - Written By[7]
  • 2017 - Property[8]
  • 2016 - Flying Artie[9]
  • 2015 - Of The Brave[10]
  • 2014 - Rubick[11]
  • 2013 - Kuroshio[12]
  • 2012 - General Rippa[13]
  • 2011 - Sepoy[14]
  • 2010 - Beneteau[15]
  • 2009 - Real Saga[16]
  • 2008 - Wilander[17]
  • 2007 - Shrewd Rhythm[18]
  • 2006 - Due Sasso[19]
  • 2005 - Perfectly Ready[20]
  • 2004 - Way West[21]
  • 2003 - Hammerbeam[22]
  • 2002 - Bel Esprit[23]
  • 2001 - Lonhro[24]
  • 2000 - Happy Giggle[25]
  • 1999 - Charm Scene Lad[26]
  • 1998 - Prowl[27]
  • 1997 - Millward[28]
  • 1996 - Winger Charger[29]
  • 1995 - Flying Spur[30]
  • 1994 - Danzero[31]
  • 1993 - Alacqua[32]
  • 1992 - Yachtie[33]
  • 1991 - Chief Headhunter[34]
  • 1990 - Unspoken Word[35]
  • 1989 - Ark Regal[36]
  • 1988 - Nanutarra[37]
  • 1987 - Square Deal[38]
  • 1986 - Western Ace[39]
  • 1985 - Let's Get Physical
  • 1984 - Slick Draw
  • 1983 - Brave Show
  • 1982 - Rancher

See also

References

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