Kentucky Derby 2026 Results & Payouts After Golden Tempo's Win

Kentucky Derby 2026 Payouts

The payouts for Win, Place, Show, $2 Exacta, $1 Trifecta and $1 Superfecta.

Golden Tempo Win: $48.24, Place: $19.14, Show: $11.90
Renegade Place: $7.14, Show: $5.45
Ocelli Show: $36.34

$2.00 Exacta 19-1, $278.86
$1.00 Trifecta 19-1-22, $11,250.78
$1.00 Superfecta 19-1-22-12, $94,489.95

Kentucky Derby 2026 Prize Money

The Kentucky Derby purse remains at $5 million for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its place as the richest race in the Triple Crown series. The prize money is distributed among the top five finishers:

• 1st Place: $3.1 million
• 2nd Place: $1 million
• 3rd Place: $500,000
• 4th Place: $250,000
• 5th Place: $150,000

The winning connections take home the majority share, with the owner receiving most of the payout while the jockey and trainer typically earn a percentage.

What The Winner Takes Home Beyond The Money

Winning the Kentucky Derby carries meaning that goes far beyond the financial reward. The champion is draped in the iconic Garland of Roses, a tradition that has become synonymous with the race itself.

The winning team also receives the official Kentucky Derby trophy, a handcrafted gold piece that represents one of the highest honors in horse racing.

How The Derby Purse Compares

The Kentucky Derby continues to stand apart financially within the Triple Crown:

• Kentucky Derby: $5 million
• Preakness Stakes: $2 million
• Belmont Stakes: $2 million

That difference explains the Derby’s status as the premier stage in American horse racing.

A Race That Defines Careers

Every Kentucky Derby produces a moment that reshapes the sport. For the winning horse, it becomes a defining achievement. For the jockey and trainer, it can elevate careers and open new opportunities.

With the 2026 results now in, another name joins the history of the Run for the Roses, adding to a legacy that continues to grow with each passing year.