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.
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 Jockey: Dwayne Dunn – 4 wins Time: Hurricane Sky (1994): 1:08.1
Winners The following are past winners of the race.
2026 – Streisand 2025 – Devil Night 2024 – Hayasugi 2023 – Little Brose 2022 – Daumier 2021 – Artorius 2020 – Tagaloa 2019 – Lyre 2018 – Written By 2017 – Catchy 2016 – Extreme Choice 2015 – Pride Of Dubai 2014 – Earthquake 2013 – Miracles Of Life 2012 – Samaready 2011 – Sepoy 2010 – Star Witness 2009 – Reward For Effort 2008 – Reaan 2007 – Sleek Chassis 2006 – Nadeem 2005 – Undoubtedly 2004 – Alinghi 2003 – †Kusi 2002 – Bel Esprit 2001 – True Jewels 2000 – Road To Success 1999 – Redoute's Choice 1998 – Danelagh 1997 – Knowledge 1996 – Paint 1995 – Principality 1994 – Hurricane Sky 1993 – Lady Jakeo 1992 – Riva Diva 1991 – Canonise 1990 – Mahaasin 1989 – Courtza 1988 – Zeditave 1987 – Midnight Fever 1986 – Bounding Away 1985 – Let's Get Physical 1984 – Street Cafe 1983 – Love A Show 1982 – Rancher 1981 – Black Shoes 1980 – Aare 1979 – Star Shower 1978 – Manikato 1977 – Blazing Saddles 1976 – Out Of Danger 1975 – Lord Dudley 1974 – Forina 1973 – New Gleam 1972 – John's Hope 1971 – Tolerance
† Roedean finished first but was later disqualified for returning a positive swab
See also List of Australian Group races Group races
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