Blue Diamond Stakes
Looking for this year’s Blue Diamond Stakes betting odds, field and tips? The experts at Neds have put together all you need to know before the race.
Run over 1,200 metres in late February, the Blue Diamond Stakes is one of the big races of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival. Open to two-year-old horses, the event traditionally takes place at Caulfield Racecourse in late February.
The Blue Diamond Stakes offers $2 million in prize money as of 2023.
The richest race for two-year-olds in Victoria, the Blue Diamond Stakes first took place in 1971 and serves as a nice lead-up into Sydney’s Group 1 $4.92 million Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill later in the autumn.
Plenty of star horses have won the Blue Diamond Stakes over the years including Manikato (1978), Alinghi (2004), and Sepoy (2011).
In 2024 Hayasugi joined Midnight Fever (1987) as the only fillies in history to win the Preview – Prelude – Blue Diamond Stakes treble.
Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, February 24th, 2024
- Track Location: Caulfield Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights
- Qualification: Two year olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Melbourne Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $1,500,000
- Inaugural Race: 1971
- 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes Winner: Hayasugi
blue diamond Stakes 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday February 24, 2024.
- #11 Hayasugi
- #13 Lady Of Camelot
- #14 Kuroyanagi
The first four over the line in the 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes results were all fillies led by the Clinton McDonald-trained Preview – Prelude winner Hayasugi ($16) who overcame history to become just the second filly to complete the treble with a brilliant late run in the Group 1 at Caulfield.
Blue Diamond Stakes Betting 2024
There are many different ways to bet on the Blue Diamond Stakes, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Blue Diamond Stakes |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Blue Diamond Stakes. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Blue Diamond Stakes. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Blue Diamond Stakes, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the Blue Diamond Stakes, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Blue Diamond Stakes to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Blue Diamond Stakes to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Blue Diamond Stakes to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the Blue Diamond Stakes, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Blue Diamond Stakes
- Log in at neds.com.au
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Blue Diamond Stakes Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
Which Horse Will Win The Blue Diamond Stakes in 2024?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Blue Diamond Stakes in 2024 is look for proven performers coming through the Blue Diamond series of races, watch for any youngsters with a previous victory over 1200m and runners with a good record at the track.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Blue Diamond Stakes winner include:
- The Prelude – With very few exceptions, most winners come from the Blue Diamond Prelude races. Little Brose (2nd in 2023) was the last Blue Diamond winner to come via a run in the Prelude (colts and geldings) while the Blue Diamond series clean sweep was completed in 2024 by the filly Hayasugi.
- Last Start Winners – Two-year-olds coming off a lead-up win have dominated the Blue Diamond results.
- Filly Factor – In recent years the fillies have held their own against the colts & geldings with a number beating home the boys in the Group 1 feature. From 2012-24 six fillies have won the Blue Diamond Stakes most recently Hayasugi (2024).
Blue Diamond Stakes Favourites 2024
Early favourites in 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes betting include Matt Laurie’s unbeaten Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes winner Coleman, the Peter & Paul Snowden-trained Preview winning colt High Octane, his undefeated stablemate Bodyguard who won the Group 2 Prelude for colts and geldings, and the exciting filly Lady Of Camelot coming off a Group 3 Widden Stakes win from the Waterhouse/Bott stable.
From 2011-2024 six Blue Diamond Stakes favourites have saluted, most recently Written By ($5.50 in 2018).
Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 Field
The official 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes field of final acceptances is due for release at 9:30 am on Wednesday February 21, 2024 and will be published in full below once announced.
The official Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 final field is now out with a full field of juveniles including race favourite Coleman drawn a treat in barrier seven.
- Team Snowden’s Prelude winning colt Bodyguard (6) has been scratched due to lameness.
Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 Tips
Favourite: #4 Coleman ($4.40 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #13 Lady Of Camelot ($4.80 at time of publish) –BET NOW
Best Roughie: #12 Eneeza ($10 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our insider Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 tips will be published above the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog – a link for which will be available below once published.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 BLUE DIAMOND STAKES PREVIEW & TIPS
Blue Diamond Stakes Race Day 2024
Blue Diamond Stakes Race Day 2024 takes place at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday, February 24th, 2024. The meeting is packed full of Group status races including two other Group 1 events with the running of the:
- Group 1 $750,000 Futurity Stakes (1400m), and the
- Group 1 $750,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100m).
Blue Diamond Stakes Barrier Draw 2024
The 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and will be published in our above Blue Diamond Stakes Field section.
The official Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 barrier draw took place on Tuesday the 20th of February from 12:15pm (AEDT) with the favourites all drawing favourably.
Blue Diamond Stakes Nominations 2024
2024 Blue Diamond Stakes Nominations closed in August 2023 attracting 1473 yearlings and can be viewed in full here.
Early nominations of yearlings close in July the previous and are followed by a range of acceptance stages.
Blue Diamond Stakes second acceptances 2024
The 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes second acceptances closed on January 2nd, 2024 and drew 364 entries.
Click here to view the full 2024 Blue Diamond second acceptances.
Blue Diamond Stakes third acceptances 2024
The 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes third acceptances closed on January 30, 2024 and featured 80 two-year-olds led in all-in betting by Blue Diamond Preview winner, Deep Field colt High Octane, prepared by the Snowden stable.
Click here to view the full 2024 Blue Diamond third acceptances.
Blue Diamond Stakes Weights 2024
Set weights apply to this race. Colts and geldings run at 56.5 kgs, while fillies run at 54.5 kg. Final 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes weights are announced at 4:00 PM on Monday, the 19th of February, 2024 with weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above Blue Diamond Stakes Field section.
Blue Diamond Stakes Acceptances 2024
Final 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on Wednesday, the 21st of February, 2024 and will be published in our above Blue Diamond Stakes Field section.
Blue Diamond Stakes Jockeys 2024
The final riders announcement is at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, the 21st of February, 2024 and the official 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes jockeys will be published in our above Blue Diamond Stakes Field section.
Blue Diamond Stakes Scratchings 2024
2024 Blue Diamond Stakes scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, the 24th of February, 2024.
- #3 Bodyguard (6)
Blue Diamond Stakes Prize Money 2024
The 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes prize purse is worth $2,000,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth. The race carries a $10,000 SUPER VOBIS bonus for qualified horses. First place also takes home a trophy worth $15,000.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $1,200,000 |
| 2nd | $360,000 |
| 3rd | $180,000 |
| 4th | $90,000 |
| 5th | $50,000 |
| 6th | $40,000 |
| 7th | $40,000 |
| 8th | $40,000 |
Blue Diamond Stakes Race Number 2024
The 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes race number is scheduled as Caulfield Race 8 at 4:15pm (AEDT) on Saturday February 24, 2024. There are ten races in total that day at Caulfield Racecourse.
Blue Diamond Stakes Form Guide 2024
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2024 BLUE DIAMOND STAKES FORM GUIDE
Blue Diamond Stakes Live 2024
You can watch or listen to the 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Free to air television: Channels 78 (and 68 in regional areas)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Blue Diamond Stakes Winners
Winners of the Blue Diamond Stakes going back to 1999 are displayed in the table below. If you would like to see results going back to 1971, please check our winners page.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hayasugi | Clinton McDonald | Jamie Kah | 55 kgs | 1:09.56 |
| 2023 | Little Brose | Ben & JD Hayes | Michael Dee | 57 kgs | 1:10.00 |
| 2022 | Daumier | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Mark Zahra | 57 kgs | 1:09.76 |
| 2021 | Artorius | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Luke Currie | 57 kgs | 1:09.57 |
| 2020 | Tagaloa | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Michael Walker | 56.5 kgs | 1:08.56 |
| 2019 | Lyre | Anthony Freedman | Luke Currie | 54.5 kgs | 1:09.39 |
| 2018 | Written By | Grahame Begg | Jordan Childs | 56.5 kgs | 1:09.86 |
| 2017 | Catchy | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Craig Williams | 54.5 kgs | 1:09.38 |
| 2016 | Extreme Choice | Mick Price | Craig Newitt | 56.5 kgs | 1:08.95 |
| 2014 | Pride Of Dubai | Paul Snowden | Damian Browne | 56.5 kgs | 1:10.53 |
| 2013 | Earthquake | Peter Snowden | Damian Browne | 54.5 kgs | 1:09.87 |
| 2012 | Miracles Of Life | Clarken | Lauren Stojakovic | 54.5 kgs | 1:09.76 |
| 2011 | Samaready | Mick Price | Craig Newitt | 54.5 kgs | 1:10.47 |
| 2010 | Sepoy | Peter Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy | 55.5 kgs | 1:08.55 |
| 2009 | Star Witness | Danny O’Brien | Nicholas Hall | 55.5 kgs | 1:10.42 |
| 2008 | Reward For Effort | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 55.5 kgs | 1:09.81 |
| 2007 | Reaan | David Hayes | Dwayne Dunn | 55.5 kgs | 1:11.44 |
| 2006 | Sleek Chassis | David Hayes | Dwayne Dunn | 53 kgs | 1:09.83 |
| 2005 | Nadeem | David Hayes | Dwayne Dunn | 55.5 kgs | 1:12.03 |
| 2004 | Undoubtedly | Mark Kavanagh | Dwayne Dunn | 55.5 kgs | 1:08.95 |
| 2003 | Alinghi | Lee Freedman | Damien Oliver | 53 kgs | 1:09.89 |
| 2002 | Kusi | John Hawkes | Corey Brown | 55.5 kgs | 1:11.09 |
| 2001 | Bel Esprit | John Symons | Wayne Treloar | 55.5 kgs | 1:09.23 |
| 2000 | True Jewels | Michael Moroney | Kerrin McEvoy | 53 kgs | 1:09.06 |
| 1999 | Road To Success | John Salanitri | Jim Cassidy | 55.5 kgs | 1:09.83 |