USS Sapphire (PYc-2) of the war, "Sapphire" was designated for inactivation. On 19 September 1945, the boat departed New London and proceeded to Charleston, South Carolina, where she was decommissioned on 29 October 1945. Struck from the Navy List on 13 November of the same year, she was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal through sale on 3 September 1946. USS Sapphire (PYc-2) The second USS "Sapphire" (PYc-2) was a patrol boat in the United States Navy. Originally a private yacht and later a navy training vessel, "Sapphire" was built in 1929, and named "Margo" by George Lawley & Son, Neponset, Massachusetts.
Blue Sapphire Stakes were nominated for the Blue Diamond Stakes earlier in the year as two-year-olds were automatically nominated for this event. In 2012 the race was held on Caulfield Guineas day but since 2014 the race was moved to the second day of the carnival, the Wednesday meeting. For two year olds: For three year olds: Event held during the MRC Spring Racing Carnival. From 2012 the race retained the Listed grading but was reregistered as the Redoute's Choice Stakes and is held in late April or early May. † Run at Sandown Racecourse Hillside track Blue Sapphire Stakes The Blue Sapphire