How much did Golden Tempo win at Kentucky Derby? Full payout breakdown for jockey, owner of 2026 winning horse

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A horse can't necessarily earn money itself, but a horse can win money for others. That's exactly what happened at the 2026 Kentucky Derby, where Golden Tempo won a significant payout for his team.

While the derby doesn't offer the biggest prize among horse races, it does have the larges purse of the three Triple Crown races by a wide margin. After the pomp and circumstance of the day, five horses place high enough to earn a payout but only one receives the grand prize.

From the owner, to the trainer, to the jockey, it takes a team to produce a Kentucky Derby winner, and Golden Tempo's team made out well on Saturday.

Here's what you need to know about how much Golden Tempo won at the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

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Who won the Kentucky Derby 2026?

Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby, edging out Renegade and Ocelli after coming from behind to capture the victory at the last second.

Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, while jockey Jose Ortiz completed his own triple crown, winning his first Kentucky Derby after taking the Preakness in 2022 and Belmont in 2017.

How much does the winner of the Kentucky Derby make?