<p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/news/blue-diamond-day-2025">Sportsbet’s Caulfield Blue Diamond Day</a> is this weekend and that means there’s plenty to look forward to for punters attending the event.</p> <p>In addition to the races themselves, headlined by the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/tips/blue-diamond-stakes">Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes</a>&nbsp;Group 1 meet, one of the main attractions this year will be a guest appearance from NFL superstar Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski.</p> <p>The legendary New England and Tampa Tight End will be trackside for a number of exciting activities and events</p> <p>Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with Gronk and to take part in some fun NFL-themed activities.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>What Gronk Will be Doing at Blue Diamond Day</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To celebrate Gronk’s appearance at the Blue Diamond, Sportsbet have organised a host of entertaining activities featuring the man himself, for punters to enjoy.</p> <p>Taking place in Sportsbet’s dedicated fan zone from 1pm, Gronk will be on deck for a QB challenge, Spike-off, Q&amp;A and more!</p> <p>In addition to all things Gronk, there will of course be a race or two happening. So If you’re looking for some help when selecting a runner for the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes, you can check out our expert tips for the race<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/horse-racing/tips/blue-diamond-stakes"> right here!</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Blue Dimes</h3> <p>Gronk will be doing a lot more at Caulfield than simply shaking hands. First up will be the Blue Dimes challenge, which will be taking place at Sportsbet’s exclusive Fan Zone.</p> <p>Stepping up as a Quarterback, Gronk will try to hit as many targets within a 20m radius as he can, before some very special guests, who may or may not be famous Australian athletes, try and one up him.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Gronk Spike</h3> <p>After the Blue Dimes challenge, it’s spike time! Gronk will show the other athletes how to flawlessly execute a spike celebration. He will then turn judge and critique their attempts.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Kick of Destiny</h3> <p>How about some punting for the punters? Kicking boots at the ready! Two lucky crowd members will be selected to participate in a 20-yard field goal challenge.</p> <p>There will of course be a prize on the line and Gronk himself will be on commentary offering play by play analysis of each punter’s attempt on goal.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Q&amp;A with Gronk</h3> <p>Festivities will then conclude with what is sure to be an insightful and hilarious Q&amp;A with Gronk.</p> <p>This offers racegoers one final chance to hear from arguably the greatest Tight End ever to play the game, as Gronk fields questions about his life and career.</p> <p>You’ve got Gronk off the track, what about on it? Well, during the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/caulfield/race-2-8964617">second race</a> of Sportsbet’s Blue Diamond Day, punters have the choice of backing a horse called, yep, “Gronkowski.”</p> <p>If you fancy a flutter on Gronkowski or any other horses doing the rounds at Sportsbet’s Caulfield Blue Diamond Day, make sure to check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-horses-a-horse-racing-betting-guide">How to Bet on Horses</a> Punter IQ guide.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Sportsbet Blue Diamond Day 2025 Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, February 22, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne.</p> <p><strong>Gates open:</strong> 11:15am AEDT.</p> <p><strong>Events:</strong> Blue Dimes, Gronk Spike, Kick of Destiny, Q&amp;A, Gronk’s Million Dollar Giveaway</p> <p><strong>First race: </strong>12:15pm AEDT.</p> <p><strong>Last race: </strong>5:35pm AEDT.</p>