Naturalism Stakes


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$160,000.

History

The registered race is named after Naturalism, who won the 1993 Caulfield Stakes.
The Naturalism Stakes is a good guide to high-profile races later in the season, including the Caulfield Cup and the prestigious W S Cox Plate.
Since 2007 the race winner obtains a ballot exemption from the Caulfield Cup.

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