MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: The Blue Diamond trophy is seen during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Blue Diamond Stakes Day 2026 - Images from Caulfield
Blue Diamond Stakes Day 2026 at Caulfield featured thrilling performances across three Group 1 races. Pericles achieved a breakthrough win in the Futurity Stakes, while Streisand shone in the Blue Diamond Stakes. Notably, jockey Craig Williams had a stellar day, guiding Tropicus to victory in the Oakleigh Plate and securing two Group 1 wins overall. The event underscored the intense competition and remarkable talent present on the track, leaving fans eagerly anticipating future races.
- Pericles won the Futurity Stakes, marking a Group 1 breakthrough
- Streisand claimed victory in the Blue Diamond Stakes feature
- Craig Williams achieved notable wins, including the Oakleigh Plate with Tropicus
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: The Blue Diamond trophy is seen during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Allen riding Verdoux after winning Race 1, the Whispering Angel Handicap during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Allen riding Verdoux defeats Expulsion in Race 1, the Whispering Angel Handicap during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Craig Williams riding Pallaton winning Race 2, the Sportsbet Zeditave Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Pallaton after winning Race 2, the Sportsbet Zeditave Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Craig Williams riding Pallaton after winning Race 2, the Sportsbet Zeditave Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Craig Williams riding Pallaton after winning Race 2, the Sportsbet Zeditave Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Allen riding Magnaspin winning Race 3, the Sportsbet Victoria Gold Cup during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Damian Lane riding Single Choice winning Race 4, the Stow Storage Autumn Classic during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Trainer Matt Cumani poses with Single Choice after winning Race 4, the Stow Storage Autumn Classic during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Damian Lane riding Single Choice after winning Race 4, the Stow Storage Autumn Classic during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Zac Spain riding Sheza Alibi winning Race 5, the Sportsbet Angus Armanasco Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Zac Spain riding Sheza Alibi winning Race 5, the Sportsbet Angus Armanasco Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Zac Spain riding Sheza Alibi after winning Race 5, the Sportsbet Angus Armanasco Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Zac Spain riding Sheza Alibi after winning Race 5, the Sportsbet Angus Armanasco Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Sheza Alibi after winning Race 5, the Sportsbet Angus Armanasco Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Daniel Stackhouse riding Bossy Benita wins Race 6, the Catanach
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Daniel Stackhouse riding Bossy Benita wins Race 6, the Catanach
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Craig Williams riding Pericles defeats Buckaroo, Damian Lane riding riding Treasurethe Moment and Evaporate in Race 7, the Henley Homes Futurity Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Craig Williams riding Pericles defeats Damian Lane riding riding Treasurethe Moment in Race 7, the Henley Homes Futurity Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Craig Williams riding Pericles after winning in Race 7, the Henley Homes Futurity Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Craig Williams riding Pericles after winning in Race 7, the Henley Homes Futurity Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Michael Dee riding Close to Free before Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Winning strapper Olivia Featherston and Streisand before winning Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Ethan Brown riding Ghana
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Melham riding Streisand defeats Closer To Free (r) and Guest House in Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Melham riding Streisand defeats Closer To Free and Guest House in Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Melham riding Streisand after winning in Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Melham riding Streisand after winning in Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Winning strapper celebrates with Trainer Clinton McDonald and Shane McGrath (r) after Streisand won Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Winning connections including ex Richmond champion, Dustin Martin (L) celebrates after Streisand won Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Trainer Clinton McDonald hugs part owner and ex Richmond champion, Dustin Martin after Streisand won Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Winning strapper celebrates after Streisand won Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Winning connections after Streisand won Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Melham poses with part owner Michael Gardiner after riding Streisand to win in Race 8, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Craig Williams riding Tropicus defeats Hedged in Race 9, the Sportsbet Oakleigh Plate during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Craig Williams riding Tropicus wins Race 9, the Sportsbet Oakleigh Plate during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 21, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
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