LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Kentucky Derby purse for 2024 will be the richest in history at $5 million.
That is a 25% increase from last year and means the winner of Kentucky Derby 150 will receive a gold trophy, a big payday, and possibly millions more as a stallion after retirement from racing.
Previously, the Kentucky Derby purse had been worth $3 million since 2019.
