Naturalism Stakes

The 2017 Naturalism Stakes is a Group 3 race that takes place at Caulfield racecourse in September each year.

Run over a distance of 2,000 metres, the Naturalism Stakes is run as part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. The Naturalism Stakes is run under open quality handicap conditions and is worth [cf “prize_money”] in prize money.

The Naturalism Stakes was first run in 2000 when it was won by Celestial Show. Because it is a relatively young race, the Naturalism Stakes hasn’t had decades to develop a prestigious reputation like so many other races at Caulfield. Even so, the Naturalism Stakes has developed a following as a genuine test of skill for milers and stayers.

The Naturalism Stakes tends to attract horses who are well into the swing of their spring campaign and may be seeking a good step-up race before challenging greater distances such as 2400m events.

The race was originally run as a Listed race until 2009 when it was granted its Group 3 status. The Naturalism Stakes is usually a great guide to races such as the Yalumba Stakes, Group 1 Caulfield Cup, Group 2 Moonee Valley Cup or Group 1 Cox Plate.

The Naturalism Stakes is run on Underwood Stakes Day in Melbourne and shares its program with the Group 1 Underwood Stakes and Group 3 How Now Stakes.

Notable Naturalism Stakes winners include Sarrera (2005), Zipping (2006) and December Draw (2011).

2017 Naturalism Stakes Field

The 2017 Naturalism Stakes field will be publicly released on Wednesday, September 16th. Expect to see some top quality talent included in the 2016 Naturalism Stakes field as this year’s top runners ramp up their spring campaigns. When it becomes available, the 2015 Naturalism Stakes field will be published here.

No Last 10 Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight Hcp Rating
1 114407x5x8 SIR ISAAC NEWTON (GB) Robert Hickmott Damien Oliver 16 59kg 105
2 3x37710x24 TALLY James Cummings Michael Walker 2 59kg 105
3 1121113×55 BIG DUKE (IRE) Darren Weir John Allen 10 58.5kg 104
4 5x0x010x55 ARTICUS (FR) Darren Weir Brad Rawiller 3 58kg 103
5 9x031x270x GALLANTE (IRE) Robert Hickmott Ms Katelyn Mallyon 12 58kg 103
6 1x212411x1 STAMPEDE Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Beau Mertens (a) 9 58kg 103
7 1516510×39 BOOM TIME David & B Hayes & T Dabernig Cory Parish 5 57.5kg 102
8 2384x386x5 HARLEM (GB) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig Dwayne Dunn 1 56.5kg 100
9 1x4214x839 AMELIE’S STAR Darren Weir Damian Lane 14 56kg 103
10 11x8400x72 ABBEY MARIE Michael Kent Luke Nolen 4 55.5kg 102
11 x166214x27 SECOND BULLET Danny O’Brien James Winks 6 54kg 95
12 2x34340x46 HARLOW GOLD (NZ) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig Dean Yendall 13 54kg 93
13 2482x542x9 VENGEUR MASQUE (IRE) Michael Moroney Patrick Moloney 11 54kg 93
14 05900×3901 MAGNAPAL Daniel Bowman Ms Nikita Beriman 8 54kg 90
15 41231x2x21 SAMOVARE David & B Hayes & T Dabernig Noel Callow 7 54kg 82
16 5336433×70 SETTLER’S STONE Troy Blacker Craig Newitt 15 54kg 82

2017 Naturalism Stakes Nominations

Due to be released on Monday September 18, the 2017 Naturalism Stakes nominations usually features a number of standout performers. The 2017 Naturalism Stakes nominations will be listed below.

Naturalism Stakes Results

Below you will find a list of Naturalism Stakes results and winning times since its inception in 2000.

Year Results Winning Time
2017 1 Harlem 2 Samovare 3 Stampede  2:00.4
2016 1 Jameka 2 Gallante 3 Berisha  2:03.9
2015 1 Magnapal 2 The United States 3 Genuine Lad  2:02.7
2014 1 Gris Caro 2 Entirely Platinum 3 Bonfire  2:02.7
2013 1 Mr O’Ceirin 2 Kesampour 3 Bit Of Hell  2:07.2
2012 1 Folding Gear 2 Mr O’Ceirin 3 Exceptionally  2:03.1
2011 1 December Draw 2 At First Sight 3 Lucky Eighty Eight  2:02.2
2010 1 Rainbow Styling 2 Valdemoro 3 Moudre  2:01.6
2009 1 Red Lord 2 Light Vision 3 Majestical  2:04.0
2008 1 Zagreb 2 Light Vision 3 Baughurst  2.03.7
2007 1 Douro Valley 2 Maldivian 3 Dolphin Jo  2.01.3
2006 1 Zipping 2 Show Barry 3 Growl  2.01.8
2005 1 Sarrera 2 Emerald Jack 3 Swift Tango  2.06.9
2004 1 Confectioner 2 Evil Master 3 Devastating  2.05.1
2003 1 Rose Archway 2 Another Warrior 3 Vicksburg  2.03.5
2002 1 Pentastic 2 Spirit Of Westbury 3 Thong Classic  2.03.0
2001 1 Inaflury 2 Celestial Show 3 Natch  2.02.0
2000 1 Celestial Show 2 Ancient City 3 Prince Iluka  2.02.1

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