What did Golden Tempo's trainer, jockey earn after the Kentucky Derby?

Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

2026 Kentucky Derby trainer Cherie DeVaux working April 27, 2026 on the backside of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. She has Golden Tempo in the 152nd Kentucky Derby May 2, 2026.

2026 Kentucky Derby Golden Tempo getting bathed after working at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 30-1 horse is trained by Cherie DeVaux. April 27, 2026.

2026 Kentucky Derby horse Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, works at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. April 27, 2026.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 02: Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2026 Kentucky Derby Golden Tempo getting bathed after working at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 30-1 horse is trained by Cherie DeVaux. April 27, 2026.

2026 Kentucky Derby horse Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, works at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. April 27, 2026.

2026 Kentucky Derby Golden Tempo getting bathed after working at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 30-1 horse is trained by Cherie DeVaux. April 27, 2026.

2026 Kentucky Derby horse Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, works at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. April 27, 2026.

2026 Kentucky Derby Golden Tempo getting bathed after working at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 30-1 horse is trained by Cherie DeVaux. April 27, 2026.

2026 Kentucky Derby Golden Tempo getting bathed after working at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 30-1 horse is trained by Cherie DeVaux. April 27, 2026.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - APRIL 26: Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Golden Tempo, looks on in the barn area after morning workouts ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 26, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2026 Kentucky Derby Golden Tempo getting bathed after working at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 30-1 horse is trained by Cherie DeVaux. April 27, 2026.

Kentucky Derby hopeful Golden Tempo circles the barn after leaving the track at Churchill Downs. Golden Tempo is trained by Cherie DeVaux. By Pat McDonogh, special to the Courier-Journal. April 26, 2026

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Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026.

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Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026.

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Golden Tempo, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.

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Golden Tempo (left), ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, May 2, 2026.

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Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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2026 Kentucky Derby trainer Cherie DeVaux working April 27, 2026 on the backside of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. She has Golden Tempo in the 152nd Kentucky Derby May 2, 2026.

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2026 Kentucky Derby Golden Tempo getting bathed after working at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 30-1 horse is trained by Cherie DeVaux. April 27, 2026.

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2026 Kentucky Derby horse Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, works at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. April 27, 2026.

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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 02: Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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2026 Kentucky Derby Golden Tempo getting bathed after working at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 30-1 horse is trained by Cherie DeVaux. April 27, 2026.

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2026 Kentucky Derby horse Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, works at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. April 27, 2026.

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2026 Kentucky Derby horse Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, works at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. April 27, 2026.

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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - APRIL 26: Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Golden Tempo, looks on in the barn area after morning workouts ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 26, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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Kentucky Derby hopeful Golden Tempo circles the barn after leaving the track at Churchill Downs. Golden Tempo is trained by Cherie DeVaux. By Pat McDonogh, special to the Courier-Journal. April 26, 2026

Cherie DeVaux's win at the 2026 Kentucky Derby marked the first time a female American thoroughbred racehorse trainer took the title, but there were several people involved in Golden Tempo's historic May 2 victory, from the owners who raised him to his jockey on race day.

From his 2026 Derby race alone, Golden Tempo earned $3.1 million, or 62%, of a $5 million purse, one of the biggest prizes in all of horse racing. The top five finishers also earned a hefty share of prize money, with second place horse, Renegade, taking home $1 million, and the third place horse, Ocelli, winning $500,000. But how much did each member of Golden Tempo's team take home? The Courier Journal has crunched the numbers.

How much money did Golden Tempo's owners make?

Golden Tempo is owned by a partnership between St. Elias Stable and Phipps Stable, who will share their portion of the $3.1 million. Horsemen told The Courier Journal each owner distributes an agreed upon portion of the allotted prize money to the trainer and jockey. The owner is usually left with 80%, which comes out to $2.48 million between the two stables.

How much money did Golden Tempo's trainer make?

DeVaux and her team earned a sizable share of Golden Tempo's prize money. The trainer's share is typically around 10%, meaning she would have come away with $310,000, horsemen told The Courier Journal.

DeVaux began her career as an exercise rider just around 20 years ago before entering the thoroughbred training world. She attributes her career path to late trainer Chuck Simon, who "begrudgingly" took her under his wing as an assistant trainer, according to kentuckyderby.com.

How much money did Golden Tempo's jockey make?

Individuals in horse racing who spoke with The Courier Journal said jockeys often take home 10% of the prize money, which is equivalent to $310,000 in 2026. Jockey agents and others on the team are also entitled to a share, further dividing up the fund.

Golden Tempo's rider, José Ortiz, won his first Derby in 2026 after participating in the race 11 times, nine of which were in competition with his older brother, Irad Ortiz Jr. Hailing from a family of jockeys, the Puerto Rican riders are now two of the most successful in thoroughbred racing, according to Keeneland, an equine business based in Lexington.

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Where will Golden Tempo race next?

According to a May 6 statement, Golden Tempo will bypass the Preakness Stakes May 16, leaving him without the second title on American horse racing's Triple Crown. DeVaux emphasized the importance of Golden Tempo's health in her ultimate decision.

"Golden gave us the race of a lifetime in the Kentucky Derby, and we believe the best decision for him moving forward is to give him a little more time following such a tremendous effort," she wrote. "His health, happiness, and long-term future will always remain our top priority."

DeVaux added that the Belmont Stakes could be in Golden Tempo's future, which would give him the opportunity to earn two of the three titles required for the Triple Crown, something last year's Kentucky Derby winner, Sovereignty, was able to achieve.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Golden Tempo's prize money split between trainer, owner, jockey