<p>While racing and spring are normally synonymous with one another, you don’t want to sleep on what summer has to offer when it comes to a day down at the track.</p> <p>Case in point, the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Day. Able to rival any event on the Spring Racing Calendar, Sportsbet’s Blue Diamond Day always offers punters and racegoers plenty of activities and high-quality racing to enjoy.</p> <p>This year is no different, with chart-topping DJ Young Franco set to turn Caulfield from a racecourse into a dance floor after every race has been run and won.</p> <p>That’s not all either, you’ll be able to spot some AFL stars if you’re lucky as well as enjoy not one, not two, but three Group 1 races.</p> <p>Keep reading for more information on all the different activities Sportsbet Blue Diamond Day 2026 has on offer, as well as all the details for the day itself.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Sportsbet Caulfield Blue Diamond Day 2026 – What’s On?</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Three Group 1 Races</h3> <p>That’s right, Sportsbet’s Blue Diamond Day down at Caulfield will play host to three Group 1 races.</p> <p>Always at the forefront of racing excellence Sportsbet is proud to sponsor two of these Group 1s, with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/caulfield/race-8-10172302">Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes</a>,<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/caulfield/race-9-10172299"> the Sportsbet Oakleigh Plate</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/caulfield/race-7-10172307">Henley Homes Futurity Stakes</a>, the three Group 1s in question.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Young Franco DJ Set</h3> <p>Get ready for some elite beats at the Sportsbet Caulfield Blue Diamond Day 2026, <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/news/young-franco-to-headline-sportsbet-blue-diamond-day-2026">with chart-topping DJ Young Franco set to transform Caulfield into a summer party.</a></p> <p>Straight from smashing Australia's biggest festivals, the Brisbane-born DJ and producer will bring his signature high-energy sound to Caulfield.</p> <p>Following the final race, Young Franco will take over the General Admission area on the Main Stage with a performance that's not to be missed.</p> <p>With four ARIA-Gold singles, an Emmy nomination, and more than 200 million streams worldwide under his belt, he knows how to get a crowd moving.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Handball Challenge Featuring AFL Stars</h3> <p>Calling all&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/australian-rules/afl">AFL</a> fans! Think you’ve got the skills to take on some of the game’s best? Well now’s your chance to prove it.</p> <p>At the Sportsbet Blue Diamond, you’ll be able to test your handball skills against AFL stars throughout the day.</p> <p>Toby Pink, Jack Crisp and Brett Deledio will all be on deck to each set a benchmark score on a moving handball target.</p> <p>Then it's your turn. Beat their score and you could win tickets to the Clubby Sports AFL Grand Final Breakfast plus other exciting prizes.</p> <p>Matthew Richardson will MC the action and Will Taylor takes on the all-important ball boy duties.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Heaps More!</h3> <p>In addition to all of the above, racegoers will also be able to enjoy plenty of other live entertainment, as well as tucking into some excellent food and hospitality experiences.</p> <p>On the track, there’s loads of smaller races accompanying the three Group 1s on the Sportsbet Blue Diamond race card. These include: the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/caulfield/race-2-10172298">Sportsbet Zeditave Stakes</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/caulfield/race-3-10172303">Sportsbet Victoria Gold Cup</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/caulfield/race-5-10172304">the Sportsbet Angus Armanasco Stakes</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Sportsbet Blue Diamond 2026 Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Friday, February 21, 2026.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne.</p> <p><strong>Gates open: </strong>11:15am AEDT.</p> <p><strong>First race:</strong> 12:15pm AEDT.</p> <p><strong>Last race: </strong>&nbsp;5:35pm AEDT.&nbsp;</p>