Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes 2017 Odds Update: Spoils Scratched

February 23, 2017

Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes 2017 Odds Update: Spoils Scratched

The John Salanitri-trained Sheer Madness has gained a start in Saturday’s 2017 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes following the early scratching of Spoils.

Spoils (outside)

Spoils (outside) has been scratched from the 2017 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes field. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos.

Locally-trained Moshe gelding Sheer Madness will line-up from barrier seven at Caulfield Racecourse in the $1.5 million Group 1 Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) with jockey Stephen Baster getting his ninth ride in the two-year-olds’ classic.

Updated Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes odds at Ladbrokes.com.au have Sheer Madness listed as a $101 roughie after a ninth in the Group 3 Blue Diamond C&G Prelude (1100m) on February 11.

Spoils meanwhile won’t line-up in the Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes field for Clinton McDonald, the Snitzel filly last seen running third in the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (1000m).

She was drawn the outside barrier, which hasn’t produced a Blue Diamond Stakes winner in over 30 years.

The Lindsay Park-trained Blue Diamond Fillies Prelude winner Catchy, after the double last achieved by Earthquake (2014), remains favourite in the markets at $5.

She will line-up from barrier 13 with Craig Williams in the saddle chasing his maiden Blue Diamond Stakes winning ride.

Co-trainer David Hayes has prepared five previous Blue Diamond Stakes winners and could be set to dominate the race again this weekend with Catchy one of six in the mix for the stable.

There has also been money in Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes betting for fellow Lindsay Park-trained filly Tulip, the daughter of Pierro backed in from $9 to $6.

Tulip is the early Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes market mover backed in from $9 to $6

Drawn a treat in barrier eight, Tulip was narrowly beaten on January 26 when going down to Limestone by a nose in the Blue Diamond Preview.

She has had four weeks between runs and Damien Oliver is booked for the ride this weekend.

Miracles Of Life (2013) was the last filly to back directly off a Preview run to win the Blue Diamond Stakes and Hayes’ has deliberately spaced the runs of Tulip this autumn leading up to the Group 1.

The price on Property has eased out from $6 to $7 for the Robert Smerdon-trained Starcraft gelding to post his third win on the trot.

He comes off the Preview – Prelude double and jumps from barrier three with the Hong Kong-based ‘Magic Man’ Joao Moreira booked for the ride.

Smerdon is out to break a Blue Diamond Stakes drought with his only win in the race to date being with Let’s Get Physical back in 1985.

The Caulfield horseman is full of confidence heading into the classic this weekend after the gun barrier draw for $55,000 late Blue Diamond Stakes entry Property.

“He’s improved with every start and he’s ready to peak,” Smerdon told the Herald Sun.

“It’s no surprise to me that’s Property’s done what he’s done.

“He’s done everything right and he’s improving with racing. I don’t think it’s a year with a standout and he’s one of five or six right in the mix.”

The other single-figure hopes in Blue Diamond Stakes betting this season are the Peter & Paul Snowden-trained Group 3 winner in Sydney Pariah ($6.50),  Formality ($7.50) who is another undefeated Fastnet Rock filly for Hayes and the gun Ciaron Maher-trained Inglis winner over the distance Jukebox ($7.50).

Check out the latest Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes 2017 markets below before heading to race sponsor Ladbrokes.com.au for Enhanced Odds on every runner (T&Cs apply).

2017 Blue Diamond Stakes Betting

Racing fields and data are copyright 2011-2021 © Racing Australia Pty Ltd (RA) (and other parties working with it).
Racing materials, including fields, form and results, is subject to copyright which is owned by RA and other parties working with it. Full copyright notice.

Spring Racing

Military Mission Fires in 2023...

Zipping Classic 2023 Field �...

Zipping Classic 2023 Field & Odds Update: Vow And Declare Defends Title

Danny O’Brien’s 2019 Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare continues to show a...

Overpass Heads 2023 Winterbott...

Overpass Heads 2023 Winterbottom Stakes Field & Betting Markets

Bjron Baker’s The Everest performer Overpass is tipped to return to winning...

Osipenko Leads The Gong 2023 R...

Osipenko Leads The Gong 2023 Race Field & Betting

The Chris Waller-trained Pierro four-year-old Osipenko is firm favourite in...

2023 Railway Stakes Field ...

2023 Railway Stakes Field & Betting Update: Tuvalu Narrow Favourite

The Lindsey Smith-trained top-weight Tuvalu is narrow favourite in the latest...

Horse Racing Today

2024 Coolmore Classic Winner Z...

2024 All-Star Mile Results: Pr...

2024 All-Star Mile Results: Pride Of Jenni Beats Mr Brightside by 2 Lengths

Pride Of Jenni was enormous running her rivals ragged with a blistering...

2024 Pago Pago Stakes Results:...

2024 Pago Pago Stakes Results: McEvoy’s Dublin Down on Golden Slipper Bid

Dublin Down is into Saturday week’s 2024 Golden Slipper field after a gutsy...

Randwick Guineas 2024 Results:...

Randwick Guineas 2024 Results: Celestial Legend Nudges out Militarize on the Line

Celestial Legend put the writing on the wall for a huge year ahead with the...

2024 Canterbury Stakes Results...

2024 Canterbury Stakes Results: Lady Laguna Upsets Think About It, Espiona Third

Top honours in the 2024 Canterbury Stakes results at Royal Randwick went to...

Race Results

2024 Coolmore Classic Winner Zougotcha Dives Late to Salute

2024 All-Star Mile Results: Pride Of Jenni Beats Mr Brightside by 2 Lengths

2024 Pago Pago Stakes Results: McEvoy’s Dublin Down on Golden Slipper Bid

Randwick Guineas 2024 Results: Celestial Legend Nudges out Militarize on the Line

2024 Canterbury Stakes Results: Lady Laguna Upsets Think About It, Espiona Third

Race Previews

2024 Golden Slipper Stakes Field & Barriers: Storm Boy Draws Two

Magic Night Winner Drifting Firms in Golden Slipper 2024 Betting

Zougotcha Heads 2024 Coolmore Classic Field & Odds

2024 All-Star Mile Field & Betting Update: Mr Brightside Odds-On

2024 Adelaide Cup Field & Betting Update: The Map Leads the Way

Fields & Form

2024 Golden Slipper Stakes Field & Barriers: Storm Boy Draws Two

Zougotcha Heads 2024 Coolmore Classic Field & Odds

2024 All-Star Mile Field & Betting Update: Mr Brightside Odds-On

2024 Adelaide Cup Field & Betting Update: The Map Leads the Way

2024 Randwick Guineas Field & Odds Update: Militarize Set to Strike Second-Up