Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) Race Information
The Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) is an 1100 metre set weights race for two-year-old fillies run by the Melbourne Racing Club in February. It is run at Caulfield on CF Orr Stakes Day as part of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 2
- Distance: 1100 metres
- Conditions: Set weights, 2YO fillies
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $300,000
- Date: Saturday 8 February 2025

Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) Race History
It was first run in 1982 as a Listed race and was won by a horse called Olive Branch. It was upgraded to a Group 3 race in 1986 then was granted the current Group 2 status in 2015.
In 1996 it was held over 1150m at Sandown while Caulfield was being renovated.
Good fillies then go on to contest the Blue Diamond Stakes over 1200m held 2 weeks later.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2024 Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) Preview and results.
2023 Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) Preview and results.
2021 Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) Preview and results.
Useful Facts
Fastest time (1100m): Psychologist (2010) 1:02:6
Blue Diamond Prelude & Blue Diamond Stakes: Lyre (2019); Catchy (2017); Earthquake (2014); Samaready (2012); Alinghi (2003); Lady Jakeo (1993); Courtza (1989); Midnight Fever (1987); Bounding Away (1986); Love A Show (1983);
Blue Diamond Prelude & Golden Slipper: Merlene (1996); Courtza (1989); Bounding Away (1986)
Interesting trivia: 2003 winner Alinghi went on to win the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap, 1988 winner Startling Lass and 1987 winner Midnight Fever are full sisters by Luskin Star out of Trim Girl. 2013 winner Guelph was out of 2007 winner Camarilla.
Past winners of the Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies)
Winners of past Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) have a good record in the Blue Diamond Stakes.
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2024 | Hayasugi | Kuroyanagi | Matisse |
2023 | Exploring | Party For Two | Extreme Threat |
2022 | Revolutionary Miss | Miss Roseiano | English Riviera |
2021 | Arcaded | Scorched Earth | Wolves |
2020 | Letzbeglam | Muntaseera | Geist |
2019 | Lyre | Vinicunca | Athiri |
2018 | Enbihaar | Oohood | Seabrook |
2017 | Catchy | Limestone | Arctic Angel |
2016 | Samara Dancer | Concealer | Miss Nymeria |
2015 | Fontiton | Miss Gidget | Flamboyant Lass |
2014 | Earthquake | Eloping | Lumosty |
2013 | Guelph | Montsegur | Godiva Rock |
2012 | Samaready | Formidable | Sweetener |
2011 | One Last Dance | Glissade | Hallowell Belle |
2010 | Psychologist | She’s Got Gears | Jalsah |
2009 | Rostova | Corsaire | Rose Darmore |
2008 | Believe’n’succeed | Sugar Babe | Burgeis |
2007 | Camarilla | Belcentra | Behind |
2006 | Nediym’s Glow | Satin Robes | Anhinga |
2005 | Doubting | Amarazetti | Street Smart |
2004 | Alinghi | Find The Cash | Marie Madelaine |
2003 | Halibery | Rinky Dink | Gaelic Princess |
2002 | Brief Embrace | Coupe | Romantic Flyer |
2001 | Faiza | Titanic Rose | Magic Heaven |
2000 | Mannington | Operettas | Ponton Flyer |
1999 | Card Queen | Northeast Sheila | Dance Baby Dance |
1998 | Piccadilly Circus | Compulsion | Danari |
1997 | Rose Of Danehill | Lady Of The Pines | Cornwall Queen |
1996 | Merlene | Comedy Cafe | Angel’s Image |
1995 | Miamore | Hello Darl | Mutual Obsession |
1994 | My Flashing Star | Just Dance On | Frisky Lady |
1993 | Lady Jakeo | Asawir | Rhur Magic |
1992 | Freedom Fields | Sparky Miss | Habaine |
1991 | Raise A Rhythm | Perfect Draw | Take The Road |
1990 | Zedagal | Mahaasin | Dancer’s Joy |
1989 | Courtza | Saloon Rule | Love’n’Laughter |
1988 | Startling Lass | Rich Habit | Bravitian |