The quest for Blue Diamond glory has officially begun, with 821 first acceptances received for the 2026 Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes, reaffirming its standing as Victoria’s premier two-year-old contest and a coveted target for leading stables nationwide.  

It's Perth's turn to bask in the national sporting spotlight as The Ashes gets underway and the first G1 of the Pinnacles Carnival is run at Ascot - the famous WATC Railway Stakes!