Naturalism Stakes Race Information
The Naturalism Stakes is a 2000 quality handicap race run by the Melbourne Racing Club in mid-September. It is held at Caulfield on Underwood Stakes day.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 2000 metres
- Conditions: Quality handicap
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $200,000
- Date: Saturday 23 September 2023
Naturalism Stakes Race History
See the 2023 Naturalism Stakes Preview and results
See the 2022 MRC Foundation Cup Preview and results
See the 2021 Naturalism Stakes Preview and results
See the 2020 Naturalism Stakes Preview and results
The race was first run over 1600m at Caulfield in 1983 and was won by Mevron Boy. The distance was increased to 2000m in 1994 and in 2009 it was upgraded from a Listed race to a Group 3 race.
From 2007 onwards the winner of this race has been exempt from the Caulfield Cup ballot.
Naturalism Stakes Facts
Last mare to win; Jameka (2016)
Multiple winners: none
Fastest time (2000m): Harlem (2017) 2:00:43
Past winners of the Naturalism Stakes
Winners of past Naturalism Stakes include Harlem (2017), Jameka (2016), December Draw (2011), Douro Valley (2007), Zipping (2006), Sarrera (2005), Pentastic (2002), Inaflury (2001), Second Coming (1999), Skybeau (1997), Just A Dancer (1990), Sea Legend (1986) and Mapperley Heights (1984).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Uncle Bryn | Floating Artist | Alaskan God |
| 2022 | Smokin’ Romans | Uncle Bryn | Gold Trip |
| 2021 | Nonconformist | Delphi | Tralee Rose |
| 2020 | Orderofthegarter | Chapada | Steel Prince |
| 2019 | Brimham Rocks | So You Win | Sikandarabad |
| 2018 | Night’s Watch | Rising Red | Odeon |
| 2017 | Harlem | Samovare | Stampede |
| 2016 | Jameka | Gallante | Berisha |
| 2015 | Magnapal | The United States | Genuine Lad |
| 2014 | Gris Caro | Entirely Platinum | Bonfire |
| 2013 | Mr O’Ceirin | Kesampour | Bit Of Hell |
| 2012 | Folding Gear | Mr O’Ceirin | Exceptionally |
| 2011 | December Draw | At First Sight | Lucky Eighty Eight |
| 2010 | Rainbow Styling | Valdemoro | Moudre |
| 2009 | Red Lord | Light Vision | Majestical |
| 2008 | Zagreb | Light Vision | Baughurst |
| 2007 | Douro Valley | Maldivian | Dolphin Jo |
| 2006 | Zipping | Show Barry | Growl |
| 2005 | Sarrera | Emerald Jack | Swift Tango |
| 2004 | Confectioner | Evil Master | Devastating |
| 2003 | Rose Archway | Another Warrior | Vicksburg |
| 2002 | Pentastic | Spirit Of Westbury | Thong Classic |
| 2001 | Inaflury | Celestial Show | Natch |
| 2000 | Celestial Show | Ancient City | Prince Iluka |
| 1999 | Second Coming | Figurehead | Ancient City |
| 1998 | Our Unicorn | Kristalero | Vitrinite |
| 1997 | Skybeau | Waterford Road | Dendy Park |
| 1996 | Peep On The Sly | Centico | Prince Calaf |
| 1995 | Campaign Warrior | Native Zam | Skliero |
| 1994 | Sugarstone | Shatin Heights | Paxmat Will |