MRC Foundation Cup 2022 Race Details
Race 6 at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday 17th September 2022.
The MRC Foundation Cup (also known as the Naturalism Stakes) is a Group 3 held at Caulfield Racecourse and is run over 2000 metres. It is for the three-year-olds and above and is run under quality handicap conditions. The total prize money is $200,000.
You can read more about the race history, lead-up races, and past winners on the Naturalism Stakes page.
MRC Foundation Cup 2022 Preview
Track: Soft Weather: Fine
A cracking race for the stayers where plenty of these have claims. Emissary won well last start and can go on with things from the good draw. Smokin’ Romans comes from an astute camp and should give this a shake. Uncle Bryn may need luck from the draw but will be suited to a bigger track while Gold Trip should give this a shake, a classy import with strong credentials.
MRC Foundation Cup 2022 Runner by Runner
1. Gold Trip (6)
The stable have a remarkable record over staying trips and Gold Trip is a classy import that looks well placed in this field. An in form Mark Zahra rides and it looks very well suited up to this trip. Quinella hope.
2. Earlswood (15)
Was only fair first up when most expected Earlswood to be the main danger to Mr Brightside. Should be fitter for the run and suited dropping back into an easier class.
3. Grand Promenade (3)
Does enjoy this trip but usually improves with a run under the belt. Keep an eye on any market moves.
4. Sheraz (14)
Returned in excellent fashion when rattling home behind Emissary. That looks the right form for this race and with even luck from the draw Sheraz will be hard to hold out at the business end.
5. Elephant (10)
Interesting move having Elephant over a staying trip. The 2/2 record second up is hard to ignore and would pay to keep Elephant safe.
6. Chapada (9)
Hard to trust with 3 wins from 35 career starts. Should be around the mark but I prefer others.
7. Daqiansweet Junior (7)
Gets along with Jamie Kah extremely well. She has ridden 4 times for a win and a second. Barrier 7 is slightly tricky but Junior is already a winner at the track and has strong claims in this race.
8. Crystal Pegasus (8)
Became a very consistent operator last prep. Craig Williams jumping back aboard is a big tick and the record over the 2000 is outstanding. Big chance.
9. Midnight Blue (4)
Ran well first up behind Desert Icon. Whether that is the right form for this remains a query but it should be fitter and will appreciate a good draw.
10. Lunar Flare (11)
3 wins from 4 starts 4th up is a compelling stat for Lunar Flare. Hasn’t won from 6 goes at this track but looks well primed to be in the finish against this.
11. Emissary (2)
Superb win last start when looking well in at the weights. Should improve with the run under the belt and drawn to perfection. This race is within reach 2nd up.
12. Aleas (13) – scratched
13. Smokin’ Romans (12)
Smokin’ Romans ran very well last start. The camp have an outstanding record over staying trips and Ethan Brown is in good form. Goes close.
14. Uncle Bryn (1)
Ran well on a day where it was best to be leading. Suited out to a bigger track but barrier 1 could make things slightly tricky with its running pattern. Needs luck from the draw but can win.
15. The Amazonian (5)
Prefer others.
Naturalism Stakes 2022 Tips
The following are the top 4 selections for this years race.
Bryce’s Tips
|
Jo’s Tips | Lewis’ Tips |
8 Crystal Pegasus | 14 Uncle Bryn | 4 Sheraz |
11 Emissary | 4 Sheraz | 1 Gold Trip |
1 Gold Trip | 7 Daqiansweet Junior | 14 Uncle Bryn |
14 Uncle Bryn | 5 Elephant | 10 Lunar Flare |
Previews for other races this week
Group 3 Newcastle Gold Cup 2022 (Newcastle 2300m) – Friday
Group 3 Cameron Handicap 2022 (Newcastle 1500m) – Friday
Group 3 Tibbie Stakes 2022 (Newcastle 1400m) – Friday
Group 1 George Main Stakes 2022 (Randwick 1600m)
Group 2 The Shorts 2022 (Randwick 1100m)
Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes 2022 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 3 Bill Ritchie Handicap 2022 (Randwick 1400m)
Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes 2022 (Randwick 2000m)
Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1400m)
Group 2 Thousand Guineas Prelude 2022 (Caulfield 1400m)
Group 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2022 (Caulfield 1400m)
Group 3 How Now Stakes 2022 (Caulfield 1200m)
Listed W H Wylie Handicap 2022 (Morphettville 1100m)
Feature Pink Ribbon Cup 2022 (Gold Coast 1200m)
Listed Boulder Cup 2022 (Kalgoorlie 2100m) – Sunday
MRC Foundation Cup 2022 Race Results
Result | Horse | Margin |
1st | 13 Smokin’ Romans | |
2nd | 14 Uncle Bryn | 0.75 length |
3rd | 1 Gold Trip | 1.05 lengths |
4th | 6 Chapada | 1.55 lengths |
The track was rated as Heavy 8.
Scratchings: 3, Grand Promenade, 12. Aleas.