The winner of the 2025 Kentucky Derby receives $3.1 million from the total $5 million purse. This amount is the largest share of the purse, with the remaining prize money distributed among the second through fifth place finishers ($1 million for second, $500,000 for third, $250,000 for fourth, and $150,000 for fifth)
. Typically, about 80% of the winner's prize goes to the horse's owners, while the jockey and trainer each receive around 10%, meaning the winning jockey and trainer each earn approximately $310,000 from the $3.1 million prize
. This $3.1 million winner's prize is a record high, surpassing the entire purse amount from previous years like 2023, reflecting the Kentucky Derby's status as the richest horse race in the United States
