The 2025 Blue Diamond Stakes, a prestigious Group 1 race for two-year-olds, is set to ignite Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday, marking the pinnacle of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.

Sixteen of the season’s brightest young stars will clash in a thrilling battle for the $2 million prize, with the Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young-trained Field Of Play emerging as the early favourite at $5.50 through Ladbrokes.

Field Of Play is current favourite in 2025 Blue Diamond Stakes betting for this weekend at Caulfield. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.

Field Of Play, a son of Deep Field, has made an impressive start to his career, remaining undefeated in two starts.

His most recent victory, a dominant performance in the Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude, solidified his status as a leading contender for the Blue Diamond Stakes.

Drawing barrier five with Blake Shinn in the saddle, Field Of Play is well-positioned to continue his winning streak and emulate Written By, the last horse to complete the Prelude-Blue Diamond double in 2018.   

Team Hawkes‘ Devil Night, a strong second to Field Of Play in the Prelude, is another horse to watch closely.

This talented colt, trained by the renowned Hawkes Racing stable, will be ridden by Michael Dee from barrier two.

While he faces a tough task against the in-form Field Of Play, Devil Night possesses the potential to cause an upset.

Jason Warren‘s Palm Angel, winner of the Blue Diamond Fillies’ Prelude, is also a major contender at Blue Diamond Stakes odds of $6.50.

The daughter of Starspangledbanner, a winner of the prestigious Merson Cooper Stakes on debut, relished her return to Caulfield in the Fillies’ Prelude and will be eager to continue her winning ways from barrier one with Ethan Brown in the saddle.   

Cherish Me, trained by Ciaron Maher, is another strong contender at $7.50.

This talented filly impressed with a dominant victory in the Geelong Diamond and will be ridden by Jamie Melham from barrier six.   

Godolphin‘s Tempted, a stylish filly by Street Boss, is also a serious contender at $9.00.

Despite finishing second to The Playwright in the Widden Stakes, Tempted possesses the class and speed to be a major player in the Blue Diamond.

The Playwright herself, trained by the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott stable, is another exciting prospect at $11.00 looking value in the Blue Diamond Stakes field this year. 

This talented filly boasts impressive form, including a victory in the Widden Stakes and a fourth-place finish in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.   

The 2025 Blue Diamond Stakes promises to be a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the best young talent in Australian racing.

With a competitive field, a significant prize purse, and the prestige of the event, this Group 1 race is sure to capture the attention of racing enthusiasts across the nation.

2025 Blue Diamond Stakes Field 

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

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