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2026 Kentucky Derby Results: Golden Tempo Wins, Purse Distribution Announced

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Kentucky Derby 152: Purse Distribution and Payouts

$3.1 million was awarded to Golden Tempo, the 23-1 long-shot winner of the 152nd Kentucky Derby, as part of a $5 million total purse.

The $5 million purse is divided among the top five finishers: 1st: $3.1 million | 2nd: $1 million | 3rd: $500,000 | 4th: $250,000 | 5th: $150,000

Purse Breakdown

The top five finishers and their respective shares:

  • 1st: Golden Tempo (23-1) – $3,100,000
  • 2nd: Renegade (5-1) – $1,000,000
  • 3rd: Ocelli (70-1) – $500,000
  • 4th: Chief Wallabee (7-1) – $250,000
  • 5th: Danon Bourbon (12-1) – $150,000

Trainer and Jockey Earnings

Under the standard 80/20 split:

  • Owners (Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable): $2,480,000 (before taxes, distribution per agreement)
  • Trainer Cherie DeVaux: $310,000 (before taxes)
  • Jockey Jose Ortiz: $310,000 (before taxes)

Ortiz is expected to give a portion to his agent and valet, leaving approximately $217,000 (before taxes).

Betting Payouts (Based on $2 Bets)

Win, Place, and Show:

  • Win (Golden Tempo): $48.24
  • Place (Golden Tempo): $19.14
  • Show (Golden Tempo): $11.90
  • Place (Renegade): $7.14
  • Show (Renegade): $5.46
  • Show (Ocelli): $36.34

Exotic Bets

  • Exacta: $278.86 ($2 bet)
  • Trifecta: $5,625.39 ($0.50 bet)
  • Superfecta: $94,489.95 ($1 bet)