{"id":11890,"date":"2025-01-22T21:35:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T08:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?post_type=betting-info&p=11890"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T03:57:00","slug":"blue-diamond-stakes","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/blue-diamond-stakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Diamond Stakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blue Diamond Stakes Betting<\/strong> Info<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Blue Diamond Stakes betting<\/strong> is open months ahead of the Group 1 Caulfield, autumn two-year-old’s race<\/strong> at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer pre-nomination Blue Diamond Stakes betting odds<\/strong> throughout the year that are known as futures Blue Diamond Stakes odds online<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All-In Blue Diamond Stakes betting markets are then available following the official Blue Diamond Stakes nominations taken the August prior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Betting on the Blue Diamond Stakes field is available following final acceptances on the Tuesday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Betting on the Blue Diamond Stakes<\/strong> favours the locally trained young champions from the best Australian horse racing stables in Melbourne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Diamond Stakes race betting<\/strong> traditionally focuses on the proven Group winning two-year-old who have an outstanding record in the event and those proven over the earlier Blue Diamond Preview and Prelude races in Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Diamond Stakes race tips<\/strong> centre on progressive young stars that have good lead-up form in similar grade autumn events, horses with previous experience at the Caulfield track and the runners from the key stables down under who have dominated Blue Diamond Stakes race results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blue Diamond Stakes is a set weights event <\/strong>for horses aged two-years-old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Diamond Stakes betting<\/strong> takes place on the popular race which is held at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse on a Saturday in late February annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Diamond Stakes odds are offered on the esteemed Group 1 set weights event, and the field attracts a host of quality two-year-old thoroughbreds many of which are eyeing other Group 1 targets in the autumn majors including Sydney’s Golden Slipper Stakes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes is one of Australia’s most popular early autumn horse races<\/strong> and has been run and won since 1971 when Tolerance became the inaugural champion of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blue Diamond Stakes has twice been run outside of its traditional home at Caulfield when Flemington<\/strong> <\/a>hosted the 1996 event due to reconstruction at Caulfield<\/strong><\/a>, and again in 2003 when conducted at Sandown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has been a key event on Australia’s racing calendar<\/strong> for over half a century and continues to attract the best horses, jockeys and trainers from across the country and New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The race has seen many notable winners including Manikato (1978) whom the Group 1 Manikato Stakes<\/strong> <\/a>sprint race at The Valley is named after, Redoute’s Choice (1999), Alinghi (2004), Sepoy (2011), Extreme Choice (2016), and Tagaloa (2020), each leaving a significant mark on Australian racing history with their impressive performances and subsequent achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winning the Blue Diamond Stakes is a significant achievement in the racing community, and the event attracts lots of attention from punters both locally and internationally in New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking place at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse in Victoria on the east coast of Australia, the Blue Diamond Stakes is a 1200m event and many two-year-olds in the field may be contesting the 1200m for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blue Diamond Stakes was elevated to Group 1 status in 1980 the year Aare won.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Diamond Stakes Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blue Diamond Stakes Day at Caulfield<\/strong>, held in mid to late February, is one of the highlights of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival. This marquee event features a thrilling lineup of races, headlined by the prestigious Blue Diamond Stakes, a Group 1 race for two-year-olds over 1200 metres with a prize pool of AU$2 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the Blue Diamond Stakes, the day includes two other Group 1 races: the Oakleigh Plate<\/strong><\/a>, a sprint over 1100 metres, and the Futurity Stakes<\/strong><\/a>, a weight-for-age race over 1400 metre. These races attract top-tier horses, jockeys, and trainers, making for an exciting day of world-class competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event also features several other Group races, contributing to a total prize pool of over AU$4 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Diamond Stakes Day is recognised as the kickoff to Melbourne\u2019s Autumn Carnival, offering a fantastic blend of high-stakes racing and vibrant atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the best Blue Diamond Stakes Day odds<\/strong>, racing stats, previews, form and insider tips on races like the Blue Diamond now at the TAB NZ!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert Tips on the 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned for our expert tips and Blue Diamond Stakes betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature at Caulfield.<\/p>\n\n\n

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No. 1 Unit Five<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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1. Unit Five (9)<\/span>
J: Thomas Stockdale<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
11<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 04:20:47 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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3. Closer To Free (7)<\/span>
J: Michael Dee<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
1<\/span>T: Danny O’brien<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 04:20:47 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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No. 15 I Am Aria<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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15. I Am Aria (4)<\/span>
J: Craig Williams<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
23<\/span>T: Mark Walker<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
46.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
9.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 04:20:47 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Caulfield Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Blue Diamond Stakes Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blue Diamond Stakes tips on which horse will win the next edition of Victoria’s premier race for the juveniles<\/strong> flood in as the countdown to the important Caulfield 1200m race heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Diamond Stakes race tips on what horse will win the event this year<\/strong> are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When looking at Blue Diamond Stakes<\/strong> race tips<\/strong> it is important to consider factors including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n