The Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) is a Group

Group races

Group races are the highest standard of Thoroughbred horseraces in Australia. The Australian Pattern Committee recommends to the Australian Racing Board which races shall be designated as Group races...

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Thoroughbred

The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...

 horse race held under set weight conditions, for 2 year old colts and geldings, over a distance of 1100m. It is held at Caulfield Racecourse

Caulfield Racecourse

Caulfield Racecourse is one of Melbourne, Australia's best-known horse-racing tracks. Commonly known as "The Heath" by local racegoers, it is located eight kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, on the boundary of Caulfield and Caulfield East in Melbourne's south eastern suburbs...

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Melbourne

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. Prizemoney was A$125,000 in 2010.

Race History

1982 - 1985 held over 1200m

1986 - 1995 held over 1100m

1996 - 1997 held over 1150m

1998 onwards held over 1100m.

1982 – 1985 was a Listed Race

1986 onwards Group 3.

The winners

• 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
  Lonhro
  Lonhro was a champion Australian racehorse who is now standing at stud. Nicknamed "The Black Flash", Lonhro was from the first crop of the champion Octagonal out of the Group One-placed Shadea , who also produced the Group One winner Niello...
  
  
• 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