Knickerbocker Stakes

Knickerbocker Stakes
ClassGrade III
LocationBelmont Park
Elmont, New York, United States
Inaugurated1960
Race typeThoroughbredFlat racing
Websitewww.nyra.com
Race information
Distance1+18 miles (9 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
Trackleft-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds and up
Weightallowance
Purse$200,000 (since 2013)

The Knickerbocker Stakes is an American Grade III race on turf for Thoroughbred horses run each year at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The Knickerbocker is open to three-year-olds and up, and set at a distance of 1+18 miles (nine furlongs). Run in mid October, it currently offers a purse of $200,000.