The Kentucky Derby for year 2024 is confirmed and it will take place in Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The official date of the Derby is announced as per reports it's confirmed that it will held on May 4th, 2024. The 150th edition will feature a big chunk of prize money for the winner as per reports its confirmed there will be distribution of $5m in year 2024.
How much money does the Kentucky Derby winner take home?
Since the official figures for the Kentucky Derby is confirmed and its confirmed that the first place winner in the competition will take home guaranteed $3.1m while the jockey will share 10% of the prize money which is almost $310k. The second place hold will take home guaranteed $1m, $500k awarded to third place holder in the Kentucky Derby 2024.
The fourth place holder in the Kentucky Derby 2024, will earn share of $250k and $150k paid to the fifth place holder in the competition. The prize money for the Kentucky Derby 2024 increased 20%, according to reports in 2023, $3m adjusted total prize fund for the event while this year its increase to $5m.
