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, over a distance of 2,000 metres. It is held annually at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in September. Total prize money for the race is A$200,000.

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.

Grade

* The race was upgraded from a Listed race to Group 3 in 2009.

Distance

* 1983–1993 – 1800 metres * 1994 onwards - 2000 metres

Name

* 1983–1994 - VATC Royal Show Handicap * 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

Winners

* 2024 - Positivity * 2023 - Uncle Bryn * 2022 - Smokin' Romans * 2021 - Nonconformist * 2020 - Orderofthegarter * 2019 - Brimham Rocks * 2018 - Night's Watch * 2017 -

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