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.
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 The following are winners of the race.
2026 - Closer To Free 2025 - Titan Pegasus 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
See also List of Australian Group races Group races
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