Question: how much money do you get when you win the kentucky derby?
Answer: The Derby has awarded $2 million in total prize money since 2005 and $1 million from 1996 to 2004. The total will be divided among the top five finishers. The winning horse's owner takes home 62%, or $1.86 million. The winning jockey gets 10% of that, or $186,000.