The Melbourne Cup winner’s prize money is AUD 4.5 million in 2025, and the jockey receives 5% of the total prize pool for riding the winning horse. That means the winning jockey’s share is AUD 225,000. The remainder typically goes to the horse owners (about 85%), with the trainer receiving around 10% and the jockey the 5% for riding the horse on race day, plus potential riding fees. In addition to cash, the winning team also receives miniature replicas of the trophy. These figures were widely reported for 2025 and align with the traditional prize-money split for Melbourne Cup results.
