Blue Diamond Prelude C&G
# Blue Diamond Prelude C&G

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. Total prizemoney is A$200,000.

## 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

* 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
