Bertram F. Bongard Stakes

The Bertram F. Bongard Stakes is an listed stakes race for Thoroughbred two-year-olds run in the fall at Belmont Park, New York. At a distance of 7 furlongs, it will be in its 39th running in 2016. The Bongard is a major prep race for up-and-coming young horses and offers a purse of $150,000. Though not restricted to New York bred horses, this is not an open race: it is considered an event on the New York bred schedule. Winner of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, Funny Cide, won this race in 2003.

Bertram F. Bongard Stakes

The Bertram F. Bongard Stakes is an listed stakes race for Thoroughbred two-year-olds run in the fall at Belmont Park, New York. At a distance of 7 furlongs, it will be in its 39th running in 2016. The Bongard is a major prep race for up-and-coming young horses and offers a purse of $150,000. Though not restricted to New York bred horses, this is not an open race: it is considered an event on the New York bred schedule. Winner of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, Funny Cide, won this race in 2003.