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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
In-form mare About Time is giving every indication she can master the ultimate distance of her autumn target. The daughter of American Pharoah has been set for the Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) on March 8 and will bid to complete a hat-trick of wins along the way when she steps out at Ellerslie on Saturday. Trained by Lance Noble for breeders Cambridge Stud, the four-year-old will run in the Victoria Racing Club Handicap (2200m) with regular partner Warren Kennedy in the saddle. They have successfully combined on the course to win prior to Christmas before proving superior on Boxing Day in the Dunstan Horsefeeds Stayers’ Championship Final (2400m). “She’s been terrific this prep and she’s ready, she’s drawn wide but it’s not a super strong field and she should be pretty competitive again,” Noble said. “I think she’ll run the two miles of the Cup, the way she cleared out with the weight (58kg) to win the Dunstan Stayers was encouraging. “She hit the line strongly and there was a bit of a gap back to third. The next logical step is the Avondale Cup (Gr.3, 2400m) and then into the Auckland Cup.” Stablemates Little Stirrer and Terra Mitica will also be in action at Ellerslie on Saturday in the Barfoot & Thompson (1200m) and Listed Fulton Family Stakes (1500m) respectively with Kennedy to ride the pair. Written Tycoon filly Little Stirrer will be making a fresh start after an unplaced effort in late August in her first appearance for Noble. “She came back from Victoria after winning a two-year-old race for the Hayes boys, but just didn’t look right in the spring,” he said. “Some three-year-old fillies just don’t do well and her coat didn’t look great, we gave her a run and it was a bit average. “We put her out and she’s come back a lot stronger, she’s not overly big so is well-named and I was really happy with her trial last week.” Meanwhile, the Fulton Family Stakes fits in well with Terra Mitica’s main aim, the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (2000m) at Matamata on February 15. “We have tried her beyond 2000m and I don’t think she’s a genuine 2200 or 2400m horse,” Noble said. “We’ve chosen to target the Kaimai on Matamata Breeders’ Stakes Day and this is an ideal lead-up race for her timing-wise. “It’s a bit short of her best and has come up quite a strong race, so if she managed to sneak a place it would be a little bit more black type for her.” Terra Mitica has won four races and finished third in the spring in the Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes (2000m) in blinkers and will have the headgear back on for Saturday. View the full article -
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Shaun and Emma Clotworthy’s hopes for the upcoming Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m), Willydoit and Interplanetary, will continue their preparations for the $1.25 million feature in respective events at Ellerslie on Saturday. Willydoit has been the talking point of the Derby since winning his maiden over 1400m in December, a performance backed up with a commanding victory over Group Three winner Tuxedo on New Year’s Day. The son of Tarzino was a New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale purchase, however, he wasn’t entered for the Karaka Millions series, meaning he was missing from the start-list for the $1.5 million three-year-old contest last Saturday. Instead, the Clotworthy’s have identified the TAB 1600 as the logical next step for Willydoit before he takes on the Gr.2 Eagle Technology Avondale Guineas (2100m) on February 22, and his ultimate target a fortnight later. “He’s had a couple of trips away to gallop away from home in between runs,” Clotworthy said. “He’ll probably be a little bit vulnerable this Saturday with the time between races, but we’ve been conscious that it’s his first preparation and we didn’t want to overdo it in getting him to the Derby. “He wasn’t nominated for the Karaka Millions unfortunately, otherwise we probably would’ve gone there. “His plan now will be Saturday’s race, into the Avondale Guineas and the Derby.” Willydoit currently dominates the Derby market at $2.80, while Interplanetary is still very much in the mix at $18 following a meritorious run in the Listed Gingernuts Salver (2100m), where he came from last to finish fourth behind Mustang Morgan. “He probably got out of his ground a little bit in the Gingernuts, but he was strong to the line,” Clotworthy said. “He’d had a bit of a space between races so he should strip fitter this Saturday. “We will probably try not to ride him quite as cold as we did in the Gingernuts and see if he can still finish off, but we were happy with his run there and his last couple have been nice. “He’s a horse that will definitely get the Derby distance, there’s no doubt about that, so he’ll probably follow the same path after this Saturday, Avondale into the Derby.” Interplanetary will take his place in the Horizon By SkyCity 2100, with Kevin Stott engaged to ride both runners. Meanwhile, the Byerley Park couple have followed their winning recipe at Karaka this week, purchasing a pair of Tarzino yearlings, as well as combining with MyRacehorse to purchase a Contributer colt for $160,000. After an impressive trial appearance prior to his debut, Willydoit caught the attention of the American-based syndicators, who purchased a 50 percent share in the gelding alongside the Clotworthys and Bryan Black. Their association will continue with lot 286 out of the draft of Mapperley Stud, a close relation to Group One winner Sound Proposition. “The Contributer is a nice walking colt and had lovely balance,” Clotworthy said. “They (MyRacehorse) were looking for a nice mile-2000m horse and we thought he fitted that category. He’s a really nice athlete. “I think Tarzinos are really starting to hit their straps now, he’s had a good last two or three months with successful horses winning good races. “We liked the colt, he had great balance and they are plainer type of horses, but he was a good athlete and reminded us a bit of Willydoit so we bought him. We bought the filly with Bryan Black, we thought she was a nice athlete and were happy to secure her as well.” View the full article -
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Racing Minister, Winston Peters has announced the Government is preparing public consultation on GST policy proposals which would make the New Zealand racing industry more competitive. “The racing industry makes an important economic contribution. New Zealand thoroughbreds are in demand overseas as racehorses and for breeding. The domestic thoroughbred industry put nearly a billion dollars into the economy in 2022/23,” Mr Peters says. Bloodstock breeders often join together in a joint venture when investing in a thoroughbred, helping with the initial purchase price and ongoing costs. Mr Peters says common practice amongst joint ventures including bloodstock breeders is to individually claim GST deductions in their own GST returns. Inland Revenue has however recently concluded that the current rules do not allow this. “To comply with this, breeders would incur the compliance cost of registering and filing GST returns for each horse separately every month or every two months,” Peters said. “The Government is proposing to take a pragmatic approach and avoid imposing compliance costs by allowing current practice. “If this proposal proceeds, it will place the New Zealand industry on a more equal footing with the Australian industry.” The consultation document is expected to be published in the coming months on taxpolicy.ird.govt.nz. Mr Peters also congratulated New Zealand Bloodstock on the just-completed 99th National Yearling Sales at Karaka, with combined sales of $86m. A highlight was the record $2.4m paid for a sibling by Savabeel to star mare Orchestral – the highest price ever paid for a filly sold in New Zealand. “The sales show the New Zealand bloodstock industry is in good health and the industry presents major potential for growth both domestically and through international interest,” Peters said. View the full article -
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Multiple graded stakes winner Buchu has been retired and will begin her new journey as a broodmare for Rigney Racing.View the full article -
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Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Blue Diamond Prelude (F) Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $350,000 Distance: 1100m The Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) is a Group 2 race for two-year-old fillies, conducted by the Melbourne Racing Club at Caulfield Racecourse. First run in 1982 and won by Olive Branch, The Blue Diamond Prelude is contested over 1100m under set weight conditions. In 2025 it carries a prize pool of $300,000. Originally a Listed race, The Blue Diamond Prelude for Fillies was elevated to Group 3 in 1986 and then to Group 2 status in 2015. Several fillies have achieved the Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies)/Blue Diamond double, including Love A Show, Courtza, Lady Jakeo, Alinghi, Samaready, Earthquake, Catchy, Lyre and Hayasugi. Courtza and Merlene also secured the Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies)/Golden Slipper double. The 2024 edition of the Blue Diamond Prelude (F) was won by Hayasugi, who triumphed over Kuroyanagi and Matisse. 2025 Blue Diamond Prelude (F) betting odds Betting odds for the 2025 Blue Diamond Prelude (F) are currently unavailable. HorseBetting will update the Blue Diamond Prelude (F) odds once released. How to bet on the Blue Diamond Prelude (F) All Australian online bookmakers featuring horse racing will have Caulfield races available to bet on. This means the Blue Diamond Prelude (F) can be wagered upon as soon as acceptances are in. Like most Group 2 races, the Blue Diamond Prelude (F) does not have an all-in or futures market weeks out from the race. The top Blue Diamond Prelude betting sites are accessible via several different means, including via horse racing betting apps. Neds Code GETON 1 Take It To The Neds Level Neds Only orange bookie! Check Out Neds Review 18+ Gamble Responsibly. What are you really gambling with? Set a deposit limit today. “GETON is not a bonus code. 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Ladbrokes does not offer bonus codes in Australia and this referral code does not grant access to offers. Full terms. Blue Diamond Prelude (F) News The Follow Files: Freedman filly ready to fire in Blue Diamond Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago In this week’s Follow Files, we have found runners from Caulfield and Randwick last Saturday that are worth keeping an … Read More Hayasugi claims victory in Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Hayasugi will attempt to become the first filly since Midnight Fever in 1987 to win the Fillies Preview and Prelude … Read More Caulfield full racing preview & best odds | Saturday, February 10 Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Group 1 racing returns to Caulfield on Saturday as the CF Orr Stakes headlines a massive 10-race meeting. Check out … Read More Exploring leads all the way in Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Craig Williams and James Cummings have combined with Exploring to take out the fillies division of the Blue Diamond Prelude … Read More Sandown full racing tips & quaddie tips | Saturday, February 11 Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago The C.F Orr Stakes headlines the action out of Sandown on Saturday, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his race-by-race preview … Read More Bester hoping De Sonic goes Boom again in Blue Diamond Prelude Australia horse racing news 2 years ago De Sonic Boom was an impressive winner of the Blue Diamond Preview (Fillies), but part-owner James Bester has revealed she … Read More 2025 Blue Diamond Prelude (F) Final Field HorseBetting will update this page when the 2025 Blue Diamond Prelude (F) final field is released. Previous Blue Diamond Prelude (F) Fields 2024 Blue Diamond Prelude (F) field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Bold Bastille Ben, Will & JD Hayes Mark Zahra 10 56kg 2 Hayasugi Clinton McDonald Ms Jamie Kah 13 56kg 3 Froebel Star Ciaron Maher Ethan Brown 6 56kg 4 Tobeornottobe Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock Jye McNeil 14 56kg 5 Flattered Patrick Payne Jake Noonan 4 56kg 6 Kuroyanagi Will Clarken & Niki O’Shea Blake Shinn 7 56kg 7 In Her Eyes Leon & Troy Corstens Michael Dee 17 56kg 8 Matisse Anthony & Sam Freedman Damian Lane 16 56kg 9 Altermatum Tony & Calvin McEvoy Harry Coffey 15 56kg 10 Dancer For Money Danny O’Brien Jordan Childs 9 56kg 11 Shehungthemoon Anthony & Sam Freedman Luke Currie 12 56kg 12 Cool Star Tetyana Furdetska Daniel Stackhouse 8 56kg 13 Juviance Gavin Bedggood John Allen 3 56kg 14 Celerity James Cummings Craig Williams 5 56kg 15 Loafer Archie Alexander Declan Bates 1 56kg 16 Supercilious Leon & Troy Corstens Jamie Mott 11 56kg 17 Broadhurst Liam Howley Ms Celine Gaudray (a) 2 56kg 2024 Blue Diamond Prelude (F) result https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Caulfield-2024-Group-2-Blue-Diamond-Prelude-10022024-Hayasugi-Clinton-McDonald-Jamie-Kah.mp4 1st – Hayasugi (+800) 2nd – Kuroyanagi (-125) 3rd – Matisse (+260) Recent runnings of the Blue Diamond Prelude (F): 2024: Hayasugi completes Preview/Prelude double Hayasugi would embark on a rare and impressive journey as she aims for victory in Melbourne’s premier juvenile race at Caulfield, the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m). Trained by Clinton McDonald, the two-year-old secured victories in the Blue Diamond Preview and the Blue Diamond Prelude. Attempting to achieve a feat not accomplished by a filly since Midnight Fever in 1987, Hayasugi faces a significant challeng The last colt to win the treble was Sepoy in 2011, following in the footsteps of Bel Esprit in 2002 and Rancher 20 years prior. With jockey Jamie Kah aboard, Hayasugi ($8.50) clinched victory by a narrow margin, defeating South Australian contender Kuroyanagi ($5.50) and Matisse ($17.00) in third place. 2023: Exploring proves too hard to run down Craig Williams and James Cummings combined to give Godolphin both of the Blue Diamond Preludes, with Exploring causing a minor boilover in the Fillies division. With the aid of a great front running ride from Williams, the two-year-old daughter of Brazen Beau ran out a strong 1100m, recording her second win from three career starts after finishing fourth in the Blue Diamond Preview last start. Jumping at $14 with online bookmakers, the Godolphin-trained runner prove too strong for her rivals, leading from start to finish to stake her claim as one of the favoured runners for the Blue Diamond Stakes in two weeks’ time. The race-favourite and massive market mover in the Blue Diamond Stakes futures market, Charm Stone, was very disappointing with the Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-trained filly only managing a sixth-place finish. 2022: Revolutionary Miss launches late Revolutionary Miss delivered a stunning performance to claim victory in the Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) (1100m) at Caulfield. Settling midfield early, the talented filly produced a powerful finishing burst in the straight to overtake her rivals and secure the win. Her impressive turn of foot highlighted her potential as a leading contender for the upcoming Blue Diamond Stakes. The win added to the growing reputation of the Peter and Paul Snowden-trained filly. Previous winners of the Blue Diamond Prelude (F) Blue Diamond Prelude (F) Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2024 Hayasugi Jamie Kah Clinton McDonald 2023 Exploring Craig Williams James Cummings 2022 Revolutionary Miss Michael Dee Peter & Paul Snowden 2021 Arcaded Damian Lane James Cummings 2020 Letzbeglam Brett Prebble Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young 2019 Lyre Damian Lane Anthony Freedman 2018 Enbihaar Stephen Baster David & Ben Hayes & T Dabernig 2017 Catchy Craig Williams David & Ben Hayes & T Dabernig 2016 Samara Dancer Dom Tourneur Phillip Stokes 2015 Fontiton Mark Zahra Robert Smerdon 2014 Earthquake Damian Browne Peter Snowden 2013 Guelph Kerrin McEvoy Peter Snowden 2012 Samaready Craig Newitt Mick Price 2011 One Last Dance Luke Nolen Peter Moody 2010 Psychologist Mark Zahra Tony Vasil 2009 Rostova Steven King Steve Richards 2008 Believe’n’succeed Stephen Baster Mark Kavanagh 2007 Camarilla Blake Shinn John Hawkes 2006 Nediym’s Glow Noel Callow Mathew Ellerton 2005 Doubting Danny Nikolic Mick Price 2004 Alinghi Damien Oliver Lee Freedman 2003 Halibery Damien Oliver Mick Price 2002 Brief Embrace Kerrin McEvoy Peter Moody 2001 Faiza Brett Prebble John Hawkes 2000 Mannington Jason Patton Russell Cameron Blue Diamond Prelude (F) winners pre-2000 Blue Diamond Prelude (F) Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Card Queen 1998 Piccadilly Circus 1997 Rose Of Danehill 1996 Merlene 1995 Miamore 1994 My Flashing Star 1993 Lady Jakeo 1992 Freedom Fields 1991 Raise A Rhythm 1990 Zedagal 1989 Courtza 1988 Startling Lass 1987 Midnight Fever 1986 Lockley’s Daughter 1985 Sudden 1984 Rass Dancer 1983 Love A Show 1982 Formal Invitation Recommended! 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