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

 * 2024 - Bodyguard
 * 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