The prize for winning the Kentucky Derby in 2025 is $3.1 million. This amount is part of a total $5 million purse that is distributed among the top five finishers in the race. The breakdown of the prize money is as follows:

• 1st place (winner): $3.1 million
• 2nd place: $1 million
• 3rd place: $500,000
• 4th place: $250,000
• 5th place: $150,000

The winning jockey and trainer typically receive about 10% each of the winner's purse, with the remaining 80% going to the horse's owners