Looking for this year’s Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings betting odds, field and tips? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before the race.
Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings 2026 Results
The official 2026 Blue Diamond Preview Colts And Geldings results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026 as part of the Australia Day Long Weekend Races in Melbourne.
- #3 Alibaba
- #2 Milsons Point
- #8 Invicto
Alibaba ($3.20F) delivered a statement performance first-up to claim victory for the punters in the 2026 Blue Diamond Preview results for colts and geldings at Caulfield on Saturday, stamping himself as a colt firmly on the rise heading toward the autumn features after breaking his maiden status at his second career start. Jumping cleanly and taking a perfect trail behind the speed, he travelled like the winner a long way from home before producing a sharp, sustained sprint when things got tight on the home straight. His professionalism stood out for an early‑season 2YO, and the strength he showed through the line suggested there’s plenty more to come as the distances increase. It was a polished, authoritative win that immediately thrusts Alibaba into the conversation as a major Blue Diamond contender despite not currently being nominated for the February 21 feature.
| 3. Alibaba (2) J: Craig Newitt56kg 3T: Ken & Kasey Keys | ||
| 2. Milsons Point (3) J: Ben Allen58kg 1T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 8. Invicto (6) J: Ethan Brown56kg T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 7. High Alert (1) J: Luke Currie56kg T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | ||
| 9. Silent Grit (4) J: Michael Dee56kg T: Nigel Blackiston | ||
| 6. Good Feel (5) J: Jye Mcneil56kg 6T: M, W & J Hawkes |
Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings 2026 Tips
Our insider 2026 Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings tips will be listed above the week of the race and a full betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2026 BLUE DIAMOND PREVIEW DAY TIPS & BEST BETS
Run over 1000 metres in late January, the Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings is a fantastic starting race for unproven young male gallopers. This race held Group 3 status between 1988-2005 before being downgraded to its current Listed status in 2006.
If a horse does well in the Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings, you are likely to see them entered into the Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) which takes place a couple of weeks later. General Beau (2021) was the last horse to complete the Blue Diamond Preview – Blue Diamond Prelude double for colts and geldings.
A month later is the coveted Group 1 $2 million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m), one of the biggest races of the Autumn Racing Carnival.
Horses to complete the Blue Diamond Colts & Geldings Preview – Blue Diamond Stakes double include: Midnight Fever (1987), Zeditave (1988), Knowledge (1997), Bel Esprit (2002), Reaan (2008), Reward For Effort (2009), Sepoy (2011), and Daumier (2022).
Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings 2026 – Race Info
- Race Day: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Track Location: Caulfield Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,000 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights (plus penalties)
- Qualification: Two-year-olds (colts & geldings only)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Listed
- Operator: Melbourne Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $250,000
- Inaugural Race: 1982
- 2026 Blue Diamond Preview Colts & Geldings Winner: Alibaba
Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Blue Diamond Preview Colts & Geldings, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s Blue Diamond Preview C&G |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Blue Diamond Preview C&G. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Blue Diamond Preview C&G. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Blue Diamond Preview C&G, 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 Preview C&G, 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 Preview C&G to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Blue Diamond Preview C&G 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 Preview C&G 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 Preview C&G, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on the Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings
- 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 Preview Colts & Geldings Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Blue Diamond Preview C&G
The best way to pick which horse will win the Blue Diamond Preview C&G in 2026 is to take into account any lead-up summer racing form, look for youngsters proven in Group company from last spring and those with any past runs at the track.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Blue Diamond C&G Preview winner include:
- Star Stables: The Freedman stable has a top record in the race with trainer Anthony Freedman preparing three of the Blue Diamond Preview C&G winners between 2019-2023.
- Spring Group 3 Winners: Any colts and geldings that ran and won a Listed or Group 3 race resuming in the BD Preview can make a nice bet.
Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 Blue Diamond Colts & Geldings Preview betting include Lindsay Park’s Listed Maribyrnong Trial winner Eurocanto, the Ciaron Maher trained Blue Point colt Milsons Point who won his debut at Pakenham in mid-December, and Alabama Express colt Alibaba who ran third in the Listed Merson Cooper Stakes during the spring.
The Instructor ($2.15 in 2023), High Octane ($3.10 in 2024), Shining Smile ($1.65 in 2025) and Alibaba ($3.20 in 2026) are the latest Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) favourites to win.
Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings 2026 Field
The 2026 Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings field of final acceptances is set for release on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The 2026 Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) field features a small but smart line-up of potential Blue Diamond hopes including the Lindsay Park raced Listed Maribyrnong Trial winner Eurocanto and Ciaron Maher’s Blue Point colt Milsons Point who are the sole two non-maidens in the mix.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
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| 1. Eurocanto (2) Scratched: | |||||
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2. Milsons Point
J: Ben Allen
T: Ciaron Maher |
1 | C | 3 | 58kg | |
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3. Alibaba
J: Craig Newitt
T: Ken & Kasey Keys |
3 | C | 2 | 56kg | |
| 4. Our Brave Boy (9) Scratched: | |||||
| 5. Around The Marx (5) Scratched: | |||||
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6. Good Feel
J: Jye Mcneil
T: M, W & J Hawkes |
6 | C | 5 | 56kg | |
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7. High Alert
J: Luke Currie
T: Anthony & Sam Freedman |
C | 1 | 56kg | ||
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8. Invicto
J: Ethan Brown
T: Ciaron Maher |
C | 6 | 56kg | ||
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9. Silent Grit
J: Michael Dee
T: Nigel Blackiston |
C | 4 | 56kg | ||
| 10. Turbo Saint (1) Scratched: | |||||
Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings Race Day 2026
2026 Blue Diamond Preview Day takes place at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The other key events on the card are the Group 3 Blue Diamond Preview Fillies (1000m) and the Group 3 Manfred Stakes (1300m).
Blue Diamond Preview C&G Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 Blue Diamond Preview C&G barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings Field section.
Blue Diamond Preview C&G Nominations 2026
2026 Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) Nominations close at 12:00 PM on the Monday of race week.
2026 Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) nominations extended until 10:00am (AEDT) – 20/01/2026
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | ALIBABA | C | 2 | Ken & Kasey Keys | 66 |
| 2 | 5 | AROUND THE MARX | C | 2 | David & Coral Feek | 59 |
| 3 | 1x | EUROCANTO | C | 2 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 72 |
| 4 | 6 | GOOD FEEL | C | 2 | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | 59 |
| 5 | HIGH ALERT | C | 2 | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 61 | |
| 6 | INVICTO | C | 2 | Ciaron Maher | 61 | |
| 7 | 1 | MILSONS POINT | C | 2 | Ciaron Maher | 67 |
| 8 | 2 | OUR BRAVE BOY | G | 2 | Phillip Stokes | 62 |
| 9 | SILENT GRIT | C | 2 | Nigel Blackiston | 61 | |
| 10 | TURBO SAINT | G | 2 | Clinton McDonald | 61 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Blue Diamond Preview C&G Weights 2026
Set weights plus penalties apply to this race. Final 2026 Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) weights are announced at 4:00 PM on the Monday of race week with weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings Field section.
Blue Diamond Preview C&G Acceptances 2026
20252026 Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) Final Acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings Field section.
Blue Diamond Preview C&G Jockeys 2026
The final riders must be announced by 12:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the confirmed 2026 Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) Jockeys to be published in our above Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings Field section.
Blue Diamond Preview C&G Scratchings 2026
2026 Blue Diamond Colts and Geldings Preview scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Blue Diamond Preview Colts & Geldings prize purse is worth $250,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth. The race carries a $10,000 SUPER VOBIS bonus for qualified horses.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $150,000 |
| 2nd | $45,000 |
| 3rd | $22,500 |
| 4th | $11,250 |
| 5th | $6,250 |
| 6th | $5,000 |
| 7th | $5,000 |
| 8th | $5,000 |
Blue Diamond Preview C&G Race Number 2026
The 2026 Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings race number is scheduled as Caulfield Race 2 at 12:50pm (AEDT) on Saturday, January 24, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Sandown Lakeside.
Blue Diamond Preview C&G Form Guide 2026
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2026 Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2026 BLUE DIAMOND PREVIEW (C&G) FORM GUIDE
Blue Diamond Preview C&G Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Blue Diamond Preview Colts and Geldings 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 Preview Colts and Geldings Winners
Winners of the Blue Diamond Preview Colts & Geldings going back to 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2026 | Alibaba | Milsons Point | Invicto |
| 2025 | Shining Smile | Yamashita’s Gold | Bermondsey |
| 2024 | High Octane | Holmes A Court | Innervisions |
| 2023 | The Instructor | Corniche | Scorsese |
| 2022 | Daumier | Rampant Lion | Philosopher |
| 2021 | General Beau | Extreme Warrior | Gulf Of Suez |
| 2020 | Hanseatic | Glenfiddich | Fixated |
| 2019 | I Am Immortal | Microphone | Alburq |
| 2018 | Long Leaf | Ollivander | Run Naan |
| 2017 | Property | Azazel | Indernile |
| 2016 | Cohesion | Capannello | El Venetian |
| 2015 | Burnstone | Top Me Up | Kirabo |
| 2014 | Mohave | Cornrow | Ducal Castle |
| 2013 | Dissident | Kuroshio | Thermal Current |
| 2012 | The Travelling Man | No Smoken | Timely Truce |
| 2011 | Sepoy | Grand Britannia | Golden Archer |
| 2010 | Innocent Gamble | Marmaa | Pellizotti |
| 2009 | Reward For Effort | Rarefied | Bonbay Sling |
| 2008 | Reaan | Detroit Tiger | Palzago |
| 2007 | Cecconi | Classic Brom | Encosta Don |
| 2006 | Kapphero | Snort | Noble Champion |
| 2005 | Danger Looms | Line Account | Seidnazar |
| 2004 | Sanziro | Danaurum | Liege |
| 2003 | Murphy’s Blu Boy | Neo | Ra Sun |
| 2002 | Bel Esprit | C’est Le Reve | Tom Coureuse |
| 2001 | Sheraton | Ruby’s Jester | Cafe Strip |
| 2000 | Toorak Thunder | Jestarella Boy | Hurricane Fighter |