Winning either of the Triple Crown races is an incredible feat, but there is something special about finishing first in the Kentucky Derby. Winning in “The Run for the Roses” is an experience unlike any other.
Oh, and the house should be great for taking money, too.
The winner of Saturday’s race will earn a massive check, but there will also be large payouts for other contestants who end up in the top five.
What’s in this year’s event? Here is the full stop of the 2021 Kentucky Derby Purse.
KENTUCKY DERBY: Complete draw and odds for 2021 race
What is the Kentucky Derby Purse in 2021?
This year’s Kentucky Derby Purse is $ 3 millionSame amount as 2019 and 2020.
How much does a Kentucky Derby winner get?
2021 Kentucky Derby winner to receive $ 1.86 million, Which is more than 60 percent of the total purse.
Breakdown of prize money for Kentucky Derby 2021
| place | prize money |
| 1 | $ 1.86 million |
| 2 | $ 600,000 |
| 3 | $ 300,000 |
| 4 | $ 150,000 |
| 5 | $ 90,000 |
Kentucky Derby prize money compared to other Triple Crown races
| Race | The date | Purse (2020 figures) |
| Kentucky Derby | 1 May, 2021 | $ 3 million |
| Preakness Stakes | 15 May, 2021 | $ 1.5 million |
| Belmont steaks | 5 June, 2021 | $ 1 million |
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