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Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Kentucky Derby 2025: How much do jockeys actually earn? Prize money, payout and more
The most awaited Kentucky Derby 2025 kicks off on May 3, with a $5 million prize money up for grabs this time for position holders. It is one mega event where jockeys have the opportunity to take away millions, with all eyes on some select race cards. The winner of the 2025 Kentucky Derby stands to make a whopping $3.1 million this time. This amount matches the record-breaking prize money from last year's edition. The race card, which comprises of the owner, the trainer and the jockey, will see a split of the prize money as per terms. These terms are decided by the jockeys and trainers, and once the prize money is bagged, the amount is split accordingly. Race jockeys are typically hired on a per-race basis, and the amount of money they are set to receive is pre-decided between them and the owner. This is a common thing with other sports as well, according to a federal research report. If jockeys are able to bag pole positions in the races, they tend to make something between 5-10% of the prize money. ALSO READ | Posting memes can get you jailed in Texas? All about the new HB 366 bill During the last year's Kentucky Derby, Brian Hernandez Jr. emerged as the winner on the horse Mystic Dan. After the win, he took away 10% of the record prize money awarded for the race. Depending on the agreement between the jockey and the owner, a similar instance is expected to be seen in this edition of the Kentucky Derby too. Hernandez was able to make a whopping $310,000 for the win with Mystic Dan. This included the prize money's share along with his fixed race fee, says the data from Kentucky Derby.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How much do jockeys make at 2025 Kentucky Derby? Prize money, payout for winning
The 151st Kentucky Derby is just days away, slated for May 3 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. A $5 million purse will be up for grabs, with the winner taking home $3.1 million. The 2025 purse matches the record-breaking purse from 2024. On a race card, three prominent names are usually featured next to the horse running: The owner, the trainer and the jockey. Depending on agreements between jockeys and trainers, each usually earns a percentage of the prize money if their thoroughbred is the victor. Here's what you need to know about how much a jockey earns at the Kentucky Derby: Jockeys are typically hired on a race-to-race basis rather than a long-term contract, which is common in other sports, according to federal research. Jockeys typically earn a set amount up front and then earn 5-10% earnings in prize money for races they win. Brian Hernandez Jr. was the winning jockey last year on the horse Mystic Dan and earned 10% of the winnings. According to the Kentucky Derby, Hernandez took home $310,000 for riding Mystic Dan to victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby last year on May 4. Opening at 18:1 odds, Hernandez rode Mystic Dan to a victory in a three-way photo finish. Just as it was last year, the purse for the 2025 Kentucky Derby is set for $5 million. Once again, the winning combination of jockey and horse will earn $3.1 million, with the other top-five finishers earning a separate payout. The Kentucky Derby ― the "Run for the Roses' ― typically features the highest purse of the Triple Crown races. Both the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes paid out a purse of $2 million in 2024. Here's a look at the jockeys on horses in the 2025 Kentucky Derby: Martin Garcia (Citizen Bull): Two career wins Flavien Prat (Neoquos): 84 career wins Luan Machado (Final Gambit): 58 career wins Mike E. Smith (Rodriguez): 11 career wins Nik Juarez (American Promise): 15 career wins Christophe Lemaire (Admire Dayton): Two career wins Joao Moreira (Luxor Cafe): Two career wins Umberto Rispoli (Journalism): 43 career wins Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. (Burnham Square): 42 career wins John R. Velazquez (Grande): 29 career wins Joseph D. Ramos (Flying Mohawk): 49 career wins Manuel Franco (East Avenue): 89 career wins Irad Ortiz Jr. (Publisher): 104 career wins Joel Rosario (Tiztastic): 24 career wins Julien R. Leparoux (Render Judgement): 23 career wins Juan P. Vargas (Coal Battle): 14 career wins Jose L. Ortiz (Sandman): 92 career wins Junior Alvarado (Sovereignty): 39 career wins Jareth Loveberry (Chunk of Gold): 41 career wins Javier Castellano (Owen Almighty): 34 career wins This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How much does a horse jockey make at Kentucky Derby?
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How much do jockeys make at 2025 Kentucky Derby? Prize money, payout for winning
How much do jockeys make at 2025 Kentucky Derby? Prize money, payout for winning Show Caption Hide Caption What is a Triple Crown in horse racing? Sports Seriously's Mackenzie Salmon breaks down what a Triple Crown is in horse racing ahead of the 2024 Kentucky Derby. Sports Seriously The 151st Kentucky Derby is just days away, slated for May 3 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. A $5 million purse will be up for grabs, with the winner taking home $3.1 million. The 2025 purse matches the record-breaking purse from 2024. On a race card, three prominent names are usually featured next to the horse running: The owner, the trainer and the jockey. Depending on agreements between jockeys and trainers, each usually earns a percentage of the prize money if their thoroughbred is the victor. Here's what you need to know about how much a jockey earns at the Kentucky Derby: How much does a jockey make? Jockeys are typically hired on a race-to-race basis rather than a long-term contract, which is common in other sports, according to federal research. Jockeys typically earn a set amount up front and then earn 5-10% earnings in prize money for races they win. Brian Hernandez Jr. was the winning jockey last year on the horse Mystic Dan and earned 10% of the winnings. How much did the winning jockey make in 2024? According to the Kentucky Derby, Hernandez took home $310,000 for riding Mystic Dan to victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby last year on May 4. Opening at 18:1 odds, Hernandez rode Mystic Dan to a victory in a three-way photo finish. How much will the winning jockey in the 2025 Kentucky Derby earn? Just as it was last year, the purse for the 2025 Kentucky Derby is set for $5 million. Once again, the winning combination of jockey and horse will earn $3.1 million, with the other top-five finishers earning a separate payout. The Kentucky Derby ― the "Run for the Roses' ― typically features the highest purse of the Triple Crown races. Both the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes paid out a purse of $2 million in 2024. Jockeys in 2025 Kentucky Derby Here's a look at the jockeys on horses in the 2025 Kentucky Derby:
