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.[1] The event is Victoria's richest two-year-old race with total prize money of A$2,000,000.
| Group 1 race | |
| Location | Caulfield Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1971 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Sportsbet (2024) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,200 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Two year old |
| Weight | Set weights colts and geldings – 56+1⁄2 kg fillies – 54+1⁄2 kg |
| Purse | $2,000,000 (2024) |
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[1]
- Jockey: Dwayne Dunn - 4 wins[1]
- Time: Hurricane Sky (1994): 1:08.1
Winners
† Roedean finished first but was later disqualified for returning a positive swab
References
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