JOCKEYS are preparing their horses for the 150th Kentucky Derby THIS Saturday – and there will be a huge prize up for grabs.
Bettors witnessed the 10-1 Mage take home the biggest payday in a thrilling 2023 race.
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However, favorite Fierceness is expected to finish first and make a lot of money this year.
And SunSport will detail exactly how much prize money will be at stake for 2024.
What is the 2024 Kentucky Derby prize money?
The prize pool for this year’s mammoth race at Churchill Downs is a staggering $5 million.
This is $2 million more than last year’s pot, which totaled $3.
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But only the top five finishers in the race will receive part of the prize money.
Here is the full analysis:
- Winner: $3.1 million
- 2nd place: US$ 1 million
- 3rd place: US$500 thousand
- 4th place: $250 thousand
- 5th place: $150 thousand
The Kentucky Derby has the largest offering compared to the other Triple Crown races.
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While the Belmont Stakes and Preakness Stakes have the same amount of money on offer this year, with $2 million being the total pot.
How much does the winning jockey get paid in the 2024 Kentucky Derby?
The winning jockey of the Kentucky Derby will receive 10% of the prize money this year.
That means the jockey who finishes at the top of the pile will take home $310,000 along with any base fee he earned.
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