When second declarations were taken earlier this week for the Blue Diamond Stakes, 209 horses remained in the Group 1 for two year olds, to be run on February 27 at Caulfield.

David Hayes and Tom Dabernig still have 23 nominations in the race, followed by Goldolphin 20, Mick Price 18, Robbie Griffiths 12, Chris Waller 10, Team Hawkes 9.

Top sires Exceed And Excel 14, Snitzel 12, Sebring 10, Redoute’s Choice 9. Reward For Effort 8 and Sepoy 8.

Entries in the various States include Victoria 141, N S W 55, S A 10, W A 2, Qld 1 a Total of 209, with Colts and Geldings 117, Fillies 92.