Naturalism Stakes
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1983 (Principal race as VATC Royal Show Handicap) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Bendigo Bank East Malvern (2016) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,000 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Weight | Open handicap |
| Purse | $150,000 (2016) |
| Bonuses | Winner ballot exemption Caulfield Cup |
The MRC Foundation Cup, registered as the Naturalism Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred open handicap horse race, over a distance of 2000 metres. It is held annually at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in September. Total prize money for the race is A$150,000.[1]
Race history
The registered race is named after Naturalism, who won the 1993 Caulfield Stakes. The Naturalism Stakes is a good for guide to high profile races later in the season, including the Caulfield Cup and the prestigious W S Cox Plate.[2]
Since 2007 the race winner obtains a ballot exemption from the Caulfield Cup.[3]
Race grade
- The race was upgraded from a Listed race to Group 3 in 2009.
Race distance
- 1983–1993 - 1800 metres
- 1994 onwards - 2000 metres
Race name
- 1983–1994 - VATC Royal Show Handicap[2]
- 1995–2001 - Naturalism Stakes
- 2002 - Emirates Airlines Stakes
- 2003 - Carnival Stakes
- 2004 - Dubai Duty Free Stakes
- 2005 - Nad Al Sheba Club Classic
- 2006–2014 - Naturalism Stakes
- 2015 - MRC Foundation Cup
The winners
- 2016 - Jameka [4]
- 2015 - Magnapal[5]
- 2014 - Gris Caro[6]
- 2013 - Mr O'Ceirin[7]
- 2012 - Folding Gear[8]
- 2011 - December Draw[9]
- 2010 - Rainbow Styling[10]
- 2009 - Red Lord[11]
- 2008 - Zagreb[12]
- 2007 - Douro Valley[13]
- 2006 - Zipping[14]
- 2005 - Sarrera[15]
- 2004 - Confectioner[16]
- 2003 - Rose Archway[17]
- 2002 - Pentastic[18]
- 2001 - Inaflury[19]
- 2000 - Celestial Show[20]
- 1999 - Second Coming
- 1998 - Our Unicorn
- 1997 - Skybeau
- 1996 - Peep On The Sly
- 1995 - Campaign Warrior
- 1994 - Top Rating
- 1993 - Golden Serpent
- 1992 - Three Pals
- 1991 - Newbury Star
- 1990 - Just A Dancer
- 1989 - Tiendi
- 1988 - Ebeli Show
- 1987 - Tristram
- 1986 - Sea Legend
- 1985 - Top Banner
- 1984 - Mapperley Heights
- 1983 - Mevron Boy
See also
References
- ↑ "Winners and Past Results for the Naturalism Stakes". Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- 1 2 "Naturalism Stakes history and past winners". justhorseracing.com.au(Aus). 20 September 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ↑ Hawkins, Andrew (19 September 2013). "The Naturalism's a mini-Caulfield Cup". The Roar. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ↑ "2016 Result – Naturalism Stakes (held 17 September 2016)". breednet.com. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ↑ "2015 Result – M R C Foundation Cup (held 19 September 2015)". breednet.com. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ "2014 Result – Jack London Naturalism Stakes (held 20 September 2014)". breednet.com. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2013 Result – D'Urban Naturalism Stakes (held 21 September 2013)". breednet.com. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2012 Result – D'Urban Naturalism Stakes (held 22 September 2012)". breednet.com. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2011 Result – D'Urban Naturalism Stakes (held 17 September 2011)". breednet.com. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2010 Result – D'Urban Naturalism Stakes (held 18 September 2010)". breednet.com. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2009 Result – Nad Al Sheba Club Classic (held 19 September 2009)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2008 Result – Nad Al Sheba Club Classic (held 20 September 2008)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2007 Result – Nad Al Sheba Club Classic (held 22 September 2007)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2006 Result – Naturalism Stakes (held 23 September 2006)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2005 Result – Nad Al Sheba Club Classic (held 17 September 2005)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2004 Result – Dubai Duty Free (held 19 September 2004)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2003 Result – Dubai International Racing Carnival Handicap (held 21 September 2003)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2002 Result – Emirates Airline Classic (held 22 September 2002)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "2001 Result – Naturalism Stakes (held 23 September 2001)". Racing Vic. (Aus.). Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ↑ "Celestial Show (career)". Racing NSW (Aus.). Retrieved 14 September 2015.
1st of 16 CAUL 23Sep00 2000m Good3 NATURALISM Listed $100,000 ($65,000) Jason Brown 53kg Barrier 1 2nd Ancient City (NZ) 56.5kg, 3rd Prince Iluka 53kg 2:02.19 (600m 35.03), 0.1L, 2nd@800m, 2nd@400m, 8-1/5-1
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