Blue Diamond Stakes 2026 Tips & Betting Advice
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The Blue Diamond Stakes is one of Australia's top juvenille races and the crown jewel of Melbourne's autumn.
Worth $2 million, this race is only open to two-year-olds over the 1200m trip at Melbourne's iconic Caulfield racecourse.
Blue Diamond Stakes Information
- DateSat 20 Feb, 2027
- Race Time05:30
- RacecourseCaulfield
- Race Distance1200 metres
- Conditions2yo - Set Weights
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$2,000,000
Blue Diamond Stakes Betting Tips
Our experts will provide their free Blue Diamond Stakes tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Group 1.
Our early preview and Blue Diamond Stakes best bets will be available in advance of the race as our tipsters pick out the best value from the futures markets and the final field.
Blue Diamond Stakes Bookmaker Promotions
Blue Diamond Stakes bookmaker offers come thick and fast given it is one of the best Group 1s of the autumn.
The biggest and best Australian betting sites all have special offers for customers ahead of the race and you can grab boosted and enhanced odds specials in the build up.
If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the Blue Diamond Stakes, check out our top five below.
Blue Diamond Stakes 2026 - Final Field & Barrier Draw
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unit Five | Ciaron Maher | Thomas Stockdale | 11 | 57kg |
| 2 | Alibaba | Ken & Kasey Keys | Craig Newitt | 17 | 57kg |
| 3 | Closer To Free | Danny O'Brien | Michael Dee | 9 | 57kg |
| 4 | Big Sky | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Jordan Childs | 5 | 57kg |
| 5 | Guest House | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Jamie Melham | 3 | 57kg |
| 6 | Eternal Warrior | Lloyd Kennewell | Damian Lane | 16 | 57kg |
| 7 | Milsons Point | Ciaron Maher | Ben Allen | 10 | 57kg |
| 8 | Eurocanto | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Luke Currie | 18 | 57kg |
| 9 | Zambales | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Jamie Mott | 8 | 57kg |
| 10 | Invincible Son | Robbie Griffiths | William Pike | 13 | 57kg |
| 11 | Ghana’s Akan | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 7 | 55kg |
| 12 | Streisand | Clinton McDonald | Ben Melham | 12 | 55kg |
| 13 | Torture | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Celine Gaudray | 20 | 55kg |
| 14 | Lady Moscato | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Jye McNeil | 2 | 55kg |
| 15 | I Am Aria | Mark Walker | Craig Williams | 6 | 55kg |
| 16 | Chayan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Lachlan Neindorf | 15 | 55kg |
| 17e | Stretan Ruler | Phillip Stokes | Beau Mertens | 19 | 57kg |
| 18e | Almost An Angel | Robbie Griffiths | — | 14 | 55kg |
| 19e | Tough Romance | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Harry Coffey | 4 | 57kg |
| 20e | Jacaranda | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | — | 1 | 55kg |
Blue Diamond Stakes Form Guide
The Blue Diamond Stakes form guide is hard because we're talking about the best two-year-olds in the country, and that can almost change week-to-week.
Even red-hot favourites heading into the event can put in a meek performance given their age. The Blue Diamond Stakes is a true punters race with the field typically wide open.
Blue Diamond Stakes Live Stream
Want to watch a live stream of the Blue Diamond Stakes? A number of bookmakers stream Australian horse racing live online and you can watch on your PC, Tablet or Smartphone. Check out our live streaming section to find where you watch the Blue Diamond Stakes.
Blue Diamond Stakes History
The Blue Diamond Stakes might not be the oldest race in Australia but the two-year-old event is a must-watch.
First run and won in 1971 when Tolerance took out the race, the Caulfield feature has unearthed a number of top-line horses including Redoute's Choice, Alinghi, Extreme Choice and Godolphin star Lyre.
Trainer David Hayes has dominated the Diamond, winning five times while Dwayne Dunn is the most successful jockey in the race, winning four times.
Blue Diamond Stakes Results
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 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 Espirt |
| 2001 | True Jewels |
Blue Diamond Stakes 2026 - Replay & Result
1st - Streisand.
2nd - Closer To Free,
3rd - Guest House.
Blue Diamond Stakes News
To get all the Blue Diamond Stakes news your best bet is the visit the Melbourne Racing Club social media channels.
Melbourne Racing Club Twitter account can be found at @MelbRacingClub while their Facebook page is at Melbourne Racing Club.
Blue Diamond Stakes FAQ
How can I bet on the Blue Diamond Stakes?
To place a bet on the Blue Diamond Stakes you'll need to be signed up with an online bookmaker.
Corporate bookies provide betting markets on the Diamond well in advance of the race date and provide best tote and fixed odds markets in the week leading into the race.
Who should I bet on in the Blue Diamond Stakes?
The Blue Diamond Stakes is ran over the 1200m for the two-year-olds which can make punting in the race a bit of a crap shoot. Follow our experts as they tip you into a Blue Diamond Stakes winner.
What is the best way to bet on the Blue Diamond Stakes?
Is there a better way to bet than from the comfort of your own home? All you need to do these days is have a smartphone or laptop and you can sign up to an online bookmaker to place wagers from your couch.
How can I live stream the Blue Diamond Stakes?
Punters wanting to live stream the Blue Diamond Stakes can get all the information from our live streaming hub.
What is the distance of the Blue Diamond Stakes?
The Blue Diamond Stakes is a sprinting event that's ran over the 1200m.
Where is the Blue Diamond Stakes held?
The Blue Diamond Stakes is ran every year at Caulfield racecourse, which is located in Melbourne, Australia.
What is the prize money for the Blue Diamond Stakes?
The Blue Diamond Stakes is worth $2 milion.
