Naturalism Stakes
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
| Inaugurated | 1983 (Principal race as VATC Royal Show Handicap) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Catanach's Jewellers (2022) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,000 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Weight | Open handicap |
| Purse | $200,000 (2024) |
| Bonuses | Winner ballot exemption Caulfield Cup |
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 2,000 metres. It is held annually at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in September. Total prize money for the race is A$200,000.