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Preakness Stakes payout breakdown: How much prize money will the winner get in 2026?
TL;DR
The Preakness Stakes will take place shortly after the Kentucky Derby, with significant prize money at stake, although no horse can surpass Golden Tempo's $3.1 million win from the Derby.
Key points
- Preakness Stakes is the second leg of the Triple Crown
- Golden Tempo won $3.1 million at the Kentucky Derby
- Golden Tempo will not compete in the Preakness Stakes
- Trainer Cherie DeVaux prioritizes horse's health
- Significant prize money is still at stake in the Preakness Stakes
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Just a few short weeks after the Kentucky Derby, the race horses are shipping up to Maryland for the Preakness Stakes.
This is the second leg of the Triple Crown, but this award is no longer in play this season. Golden Tempo had an impressive upset win in Kentucky, but will not compete this weekend. Instead, trainer Cherie DeVaux will prioritize the horse's health and gear up for another run at the Belmont Stakes.
With Golden Tempo winning $3.1 million at Churchill Downs, no horse can top that number this weekend. That being said, there is still a lot on the line at the Preakness Stakes.
Here's what to know about the size of the purse in Preakness.
MORE: A complete list of all Preakness Stakes winners, records
What is the Preakness Stakes purse in 2026?
The total purse for this year's Preakness Stakes is set at $2 million. This is the third year in a row with a $2 million purse, the same as Belmont Stakes, but less than the Kentucky Derby.
Q&A
What is the prize money for the Preakness Stakes winner in 2026?
The exact prize money for the Preakness Stakes winner in 2026 has not been specified yet, but it remains a significant amount.
Why is Golden Tempo not competing in the Preakness Stakes?
Golden Tempo is not competing in the Preakness Stakes to prioritize the horse's health and prepare for the Belmont Stakes.
How does the Preakness Stakes prize money compare to the Kentucky Derby?
While the Preakness Stakes offers substantial prize money, no horse can exceed Golden Tempo's $3.1 million win at the Kentucky Derby this season.