Kentucky Derby 2026 Purse Set at $5 Million

The 2026 Kentucky Derby purse is fixed at $5 million, marking the third year in a row with this prize pool. The winner will receive $3.1 million, while second, third, fourth, and fifth place finishers will take home $1 million, $500,000, $250,000, and $100,000 respectively. chickenroad-game.rodeo

Of the winner's share, 80% goes to the owner, 10% to the trainer, and 10% to the jockey. The winning jockey's $310,000 is typically shared with their valet and agent. The winning owner also receives a 22-inch tall, 14-karat gold trophy called The Kentucky Derby Trophy, while trainer, jockey, and breeder get silver replicas.