Kentucky Derby 2026: $5M Purse Announced

The 2026 Kentucky Derby purse will remain at $5 million for the third consecutive year. Of this total, $3.1 million will be awarded to the winning horse and its team, with the remaining $1.9 million distributed to the top five finishers. chincha.pl

The $3.1 million winner's share is distributed as follows: 80% to the owner ($2.48 million), 10% to the trainer ($310,000), and 10% to the jockey ($310,000). The winning owner also receives a 22-inch tall trophy made of 14-karat gold, while other connections receive silver replicas.