321 remain in the hunt for the Blue Diamond Stakes

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Record second acceptances have been taken for the 2022 Blue Diamond Stakes series

The Blue Diamond Preview races are only three weeks off and 321 two-year-olds remain in contention towards the $1.5 million Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes over 1200 metres on 26 February.

Coolangatta, the $1.70 favourite for next Saturday’s Magic Millions 2yo Classic (1200m), was one of those acceptances despite the decision to proceed after the Gold Coast feature still being some time off.

Coolangatta is the $6 equal favourite with TAB along with impressive Boxing Day winner Jacquinot.

Godolphin-owned runners make up for one-tenth of the second acceptors headlined by debut winner Bistro.

Annabel Neasham has 26 nominations including Wyong Magic Millions Classic (1100m) winner Soaring Ambition who also takes on the Gold Coast event next week.

Progeny of I Am Invincible are 23 of the second acceptors followed by smart sire Snitzel with 21 and Written Tycoon with 20 hopefuls