Preakness Derby prize money: How much will winning jockey, owner get? Purse details out
The 2026 Preakness Stakes may not feature a Triple Crown bid this year, but there is still a massive payday on the line for the winning connections at Laurel Park. With Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipping the Preakness, the field has opened up considerably, creating one of the most unpredictable editions of the race in recent years. Jockey Jose L. Ortiz riding on Faust #3 wins an undercard race ahead of the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park (Getty Images via AFP) The second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown carries a total purse of $2 million, with the winner set to receive the biggest chunk of the prize money. How much money does the Preakness winner receive? Only the top five finishers in the Preakness Stakes receive prize money from the $2 million purse. Here is the complete payout breakdown: Winner — $1.2 million Second place — $400,000 Third place — $220,000 Fourth place — $120,000 Fifth place — $60,000 While the race itself lasts only a few minutes, the financial rewards reflect …
