The winning jockey typically receives 5% of the Melbourne Cup prize money, plus a riding fee for the day. For the 2025 Melbourne Cup, reports indicate the total purse was around AU$4.4 million to AU$4.5 million for first place, meaning the jockey’s share would be about AU$220,000 to AU$225,000, plus a smaller riding fee on race day. The exact figures can vary slightly by year due to sponsorships, bonuses, and regional payout rules, but the 5% standard is the common baseline. The trainer usually receives about 10% of the prize money, and owners share the remaining balance. If you’d like, I can pull the latest official breakdown for 2025 from race-day sources to confirm the precise numbers.