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 second- place finisher earning $1 million, third place $500,000, fourth place $250,000, and fifth place $150,000

. Typically, the winning horse's owners receive about 80% of the winner's purse, while the jockey and trainer each get around 10%. For example, in 2025, jockey Junior Alvarado earned approximately $310,000 from the $3.1 million winner's share

. This $5 million purse is the highest among the Triple Crown races, surpassing the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes purses, which are each $2 million