Blue Diamond Prelude C&G


The Blue Diamond Prelude 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. 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, Bel Esprit, Sepoy, Written By

Distance

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

Grade

Venue

Winners

  • 2024 - Bodyguard
  • 2022 - Lofty Strike
  • 2021 - General Beau
  • 2020 - Hanseatic
  • 2019 - I Am Immortal
  • 2018 - Written By
  • 2017 - Property
  • 2016 - Flying Artie
  • 2015 - Of The Brave
  • 2014 - Rubick
  • 2013 - Kuroshio
  • 2012 - General Rippa
  • 2011 - Sepoy
  • 2010 - Beneteau
  • 2009 - Real Saga
  • 2008 - Wilander
  • 2007 - Shrewd Rhythm
  • 2006 - Due Sasso
  • 2005 - Perfectly Ready
  • 2004 - Way West
  • 2003 - Hammerbeam
  • 2002 - Bel Esprit
  • 2001 - Lonhro
  • 2000 - Happy Giggle
  • 1999 - Charm Scene Lad
  • 1998 - Prowl
  • 1997 - Millward
  • 1996 - Winger Charger
  • 1995 - Flying Spur
  • 1994 - Danzero
  • 1993 - Alacqua
  • 1992 - Yachtie
  • 1991 - Chief Headhunter
  • 1990 - Unspoken Word
  • 1989 - Ark Regal
  • 1988 - Nanutarra
  • 1987 - Square Deal
  • 1986 - Western Ace
  • 1985 - Let’s Get Physical
  • 1984 - Slick Draw
  • 1983 - Brave Show
  • 1982 - Rancher