Blue Diamond Prelude (F) 2023 Race Details
Race 4 at Sandown on Saturday the 11th February 2023.
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. The total prize money is $300,000 this year.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) page.
Blue Diamond Prelude (F) 2023 Preview
Track: Good Weather: Fine
A capacity field of fifteen fillies plus two emergencies attempt to throw their hat in the ring for the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes in two weeks time. Five are last start winners while four are unraced. The current race favourite and Blue Diamond favourite Charm Stone resumes in her second preparation with Mark Zahra in the saddle.
Blue Diamond Prelude (F) 2023 Runner by Runner
1. Charm Stone
Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr trained filly who won impressively over 1000m at start two on Oaks Day. Resumes here off the back of a sharp jump out and has drawn well. Deserved favourite.
2. De Sonic Boom
Rocketed home up the inside to win the Blue Diamond Fillies Preview here on Australia Day. That race only rated fairly but she has upside.
3. Exploring
Stuck on well enough in a swoopers race here last start. 1100m a query.
4. Remedies
Resumes. Bolted in on debut at Cranbourne in November, then boxed on okay at Caulfield. Not sure about 1100m first up with only one jump out.
5. Shaddow Fear
Has been impressive winning both starts in Perth. Should settle on the speed and be given every chance.
6. Party For Two
Has won his last two in Queensland. In the mix.
7. Zousuko
Took a while to wind up in the Preview but was really charging late giving every indication she is looking for the extra 100m. Rough chance.
8. Cigar Flick
Looked the winner in the Widden Stakes at Rosehill last start before peaking on the run late. That form has to be respected here. Logical danger to the favourite.
9. Furosshi
Finished midfield in the Blue Diamond Preview. Can’t have.
10. Chill The Krug
Off 49 days. Got home well for second at the Valley on debut but I would question whether that form is a strong enough to be featuring here.
11. Sensical
Was third in the Blue Diamond Preview. A solid run. Consider for multiples.
12. Dreamwoman
Good effort breaking maiden on debut on Boxing Day. This is harder.
13. Beauty Rising
Got home well after being run off her feet early at Moonee Valley on debut. Looked good winning recent Pakenham jump out and could get a pretty good run in transit here. Don’t discount.
14. Atlantic Spirt
First starter. Haven’t seen enough in jump outs to be recommending.
15. Subrising
First starter. Happy to watch.
16. Extreme Threat (Emerg 1)
Jump outs have been sound. Happy to watch though.
17. Soju (Emerg 2)
Speedy type who could find the top if she gets a start. Last 100m the concern for her.
Blue Diamond Prelude (F) 2023 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Lewis Oliver’s Tips
|
Jo Jackson’s Tips | |
1 Charm Stone | 1 Charm Stone | |
8 Cigar Flick | 2 De Sonic Boom | |
5 Shaddow Fear | 8 Cigar Flick | |
13 Beauty Rising | 11 Sensical |
Previews for other races this week
Group 3 Bow Mistress Trophy 2023 (Hobart 1200m) – Friday
Listed Strutt Stakes 2023 (Hobart 2100m) – Friday
Listed Tasmanian Derby 2023 (Hobart 2200m) – Friday
Group 1 C F Orr Stakes 2023 (Sandown 1400m)
Group 2 Autumn Stakes 2023 (Sandown 1400m)
Group 2 Rubiton Stakes 2023 (Sandown 1100m)
Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) 2023 (Sandown 1100m)
Group 3 Carlyon Cup 2023 (Sandown 1600m)
Group 3 Kevin Hayes Stakes 2023 (Sandown 1100m)
Group 2 Apollo Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 3 Southern Cross Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1200m)
Group 3 Triscay Stakes 2023 (Randwick 1200m)
Rest. Listed Inglis Millenium 2023 (Randwick 1100m)
Listed Premier’s Plate 2023 (Morphettville 2000m)
Listed WATC Challenge Stakes 2023 (Ascot 1500m)
Listed Cyril Flower Stakes 2023 (Ascot 1200m)
Group 3 Hobart Cup 2023 (Hobart 2400m) – Sunday
Listed Thomas Lyons Stakes 2023 (Hobart 1400m) – Sunday
Blue Diamond Prelude (F) 2023 Race Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 3 Exploring | |
2nd | 6 Party For Two | 1 length |
3rd | 16e Extreme Threat | 1.75 lengths |
4th | 11 Sensical | 1.85 lengths |
The track was rated as Good 3.
Scratchings: 4. Remedies, 9. Furosshi.