Blue Diamond Prelude C&G

Blue Diamond Prelude Colts and Geldings

Class	Group 3
Location	Caulfield Racecourse
Inaugurated	1982 (Listed race)
Race type	Thoroughbred
Sponsor	Ladbrokes (2023)
Race information
Distance	1,100 metres
Surface	Turf
Track	Left-handed
Qualification	Two year old colts and geldings
Weight	Set weights - 55½  kg
Purse	$300,000 (2023)

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] Total prizemoney is A$200,000.

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

• 1982–1985 – 1200 metres
• 1986–1995 – 1100 metres
• 1996 – 1150 metres
• 1997 onwards - 1100 metres

Grade

• 1982–1985 - Listed Race
• 1986 onwards - Group 3

Venue

• 1982–1995 - Caulfield Racecourse
• 1996 - Sandown Racecourse
• 1997–2022 - Caulfield Racecourse
• 2023 - Sandown Racecourse

Winners

• 2024 - Bodyguard
• 2022 - Lofty Strike ^[2]
• 2021 - General Beau ^[3]
• 2020 - Hanseatic ^[4]
• 2019 - I Am Immortal ^[5]
• 2018 - Written By ^[6]
• 2017 - Property ^[7]
• 2016 - Flying Artie ^[8]
• 2015 - Of The Brave ^[9]
• 2014 - Rubick ^[10]
• 2013 - Kuroshio ^[11]
• 2012 - General Rippa ^[12]
• 2011 - Sepoy ^[13]
• 2010 - Beneteau ^[14]
• 2009 - Real Saga ^[15]
• 2008 - Wilander ^[16]
• 2007 - Shrewd Rhythm ^[17]
• 2006 - Due Sasso ^[18]
• 2005 - Perfectly Ready ^[19]
• 2004 - Way West ^[20]
• 2003 - Hammerbeam ^[21]
• 2002 - Bel Esprit ^[22]
• 2001 - Lonhro ^[23]
• 2000 - Happy Giggle ^[24]
• 1999 - Charm Scene Lad ^[25]
• 1998 - Prowl ^[26]
• 1997 - Millward ^[27]
• 1996 - Winger Charger ^[28]
• 1995 - Flying Spur ^[29]
• 1994 - Danzero ^[30]
• 1993 - Alacqua ^[31]
• 1992 - Yachtie ^[32]
• 1991 - Chief Headhunter ^[33]
• 1990 - Unspoken Word ^[34]
• 1989 - Ark Regal ^[35]
• 1988 - Nanutarra ^[36]
• 1987 - Square Deal ^[37]
• 1986 - Western Ace ^[38]
• 1985 - Let’s Get Physical
• 1984 - Slick Draw
• 1983 - Brave Show
• 1982 - Rancher

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

References

1. "Blue Diamond Preview (Colts/Geldings)". Horseracinginfo.com (Aus). 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
2. "2022 Result – Neds Blue Diamond Prelude-C&G (held 12 February 2022)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
3. "2021 Result – Neds Blue Diamond Prelude-C&G (held 6 February 2021)". breednet.com. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
4. "2020 Result – Neds Blue Diamond Prelude-C&G (held 8 February 2020)". breednet.com. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
5. "2019 Result – Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) (held 9 February 2019)". breednet.com. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
6. "2018 Result – Ladbrokes B.D. Prelude (C&G) (held 10 February 2018)". breednet.com. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
7. "2017 Result – Ladbrokes B.D. Prelude (C&G) (held 11 February 2017)". breednet.com. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
8. "2016 Result – Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Prelude-C&G (held 13 February 2016)". Breednet (Aus.). Retrieved 13 February 2016.
9. "2015 Result – Sportingbet B.D. Prelude-C&G (held 14 February 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
10. "2014 Result – Sportingbet B.D. Prelude-C&G (held 8 February 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
11. "2013 Result – Patinack Farm B.D. Prelude-C&G (held 9 February 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
12. "2012 Result – Patinack Blue Diamond Prel-C&G (held 11 February 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
13. "2011 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) (held 12 February 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
14. "2010 Result – Arrowfield Stud B.D. Prel-C&G (held 6 February 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
15. "2010 Result – Arrowfield B/Diamond Prel.-C&G (held 8 February 2009)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
16. "2008 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) (held 9 February 2008)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
17. "2007 Result – Arrowfield B. Diamond Prel-C&G (held 10 February 2007)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
18. "2006 Result – Blue Diamond Prel-C&G (held 11 February 2006)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
19. "2005 Result – Blue Diamond Prel-C&G (held 12 February 2005)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
20. "2004 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude-2yo C&G (held 7 February 2004)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
21. "2003 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude-2yo C&G (held 8 February 2003)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
22. "2002 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude-2yo C&G (held 10 February 2002)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
23. "2001 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude-2yo C&G (held 11 February 2001)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
24. "2000 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude-C&G (held 19 February 2000)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
25. "1999 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude-2yo C&G (held 13 February 1999)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
26. "1998 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude-C&G (held 14 February 1998)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
27. "1997 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude-2yo C&G (held 8 February 1997)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
28. "1996 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude-2yo C&G (held 24 February 1996)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
29. "1995 Result – Blue Diamond C&G Prelude (held 25 February 1995)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
30. "1994 Result – Blue Diamond C&G Prelude (held 26 February 1994)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
31. "1993 Result – Blue Diamond C&G Prelude (held 20 February 1993)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
32. "1992 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) (held 22 February 1992)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
33. "1991 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) (held 23 February 1991)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
34. "1990 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude-C&G (held 24 February 1990)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
35. "1989 Result – M.B. Hang Ten C&G Prelude (held 25 February 1989)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
36. "1988 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude(C&G) (held 20 February 1988)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
37. "1987 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) (held 21 February 1987)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
38. "1986 Result – Blue Diamond Prelude C&G (held 22 February 1986)". breednet.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.