Kentucky Derby 2026 Purse: $5 Million Prize Pool

The Kentucky Derby 2026 purse remains $5 million for the third straight year, with $3.1 million allocated to the winner. The remaining $1.9 million is distributed among other top finishers: second place ($1 million), third ($500,000), fourth ($250,000), and fifth ($100,000). palladian.co.za

Of the winner's share, 80% goes to the owner, while the trainer and jockey each receive 10%. The winning owner also receives a 22-inch, 14-karat gold trophy called The Kentucky Derby Trophy, while other connections get silver replicas.