NEW YORK DERBY · UNITED STATES
New York Derby prize money
The New York Derby is worth $150,000 . That makes it the 573rd richest of the 997 races on this site and the 157th richest in the United States.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $150,000
WORLD RANK 573rd
RUNNINGS HELD 55
FIRST RUN 1969
What the New York Derby is
Restricted · miles (8.5 furlongs) · Dirt · Finger Lakes Race Track
- Racecourse
- Finger Lakes Race Track
- Country
- United States
- Grade
- Restricted
- Distance
- miles (8.5 furlongs)
- Surface
- Dirt
- Race type
- Thoroughbred - Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-year-olds, New York-bred
- Direction
- left-handed
- First run
- 1969
We hold the total fund for the New York Derby and no separate winner's cheque. What the winner takes is a rule the racecourse sets rather than a national one, and it varies race by race.
Run in 1:46.67 in 2026, the New York Derby pays $1,406 for every second of the race, which is 334th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 166th in the United States.
Every New York Derby winner
55 runnings, 1969 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Winner's prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Talk to Me Jimmy1:46:67 | Manuel Franco | Rudy R. Rodriguez | SEI Thoroughbreds, Rudy R. Rodriguez & Michael Imperio | $94,400 |
| 2025 | Train The Trainer1:44.66 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Rob Atras | Alipony Racing & Saints or Sinners LLC | $93,600 |
| 2024 | Pandagate1:45.63 | Dylan Davis | Christophe Clement | Adelphi Racing Club, Madaket Stables LLC, Corms Racing Stable & On The Rise Again Stable | $95,400 |
| 2023 | Allure Of Money1:46.82 | Luis E. Perez | Michael Ferraro | Happy Face Racing Stable | $90,000 |
| 2022 | Barese1:45.70 | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Michael J. Maker | Paradise Farms Corp. & David Staudacher | $90,000 |
| 2021 | Americanrevoultion1:45.19 | Luis Saez | Todd A. Pletcher | WinStar Farm LLC | $90,000 |
| 2019 | Bankit1:45.97 | Eric Cancel | Steven M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds & Willis Horton Racing LLC | $96,091 |
| 2018 | Sea Foam1:46.19 | Jaime Rodriguez | Christophe Clement | Waterville Lake Stable | $95,220 |
| 2017 | Twisted Tom1:44.52 | Feargal Lynch | Chad C. Brown | Cobra Farms, R R Partners, Head of Plains Partners | $96,091 |
| 2016 | Hit It Once More1:43.02 | Kendrick Carmouche | Gary J. Sciacca | August Dawn Farm | $98,490 |
| 2015 | Force1:45.49 | John R. Davlia Jr. | Mark E. Casse | John C. Oxley | $96,450 |
| 2014 | Empire Dreams1:45.55 | Manuel Franco | Thomas Albertrani | West Point Thoroughbreds | $96,600 |
| 2013 | Amberjack1:44.42 | Jose L. Espinoza | Michael E. Hushion | Peachtree Stable | $96,480 |
| 2012 | Fox Rules1:45.95 | Pedro Rodriguez | Michael A. Ferraro | Langpap Stables | $96,480 |
| 2011 | Socialsaul1:44.09 | John A. Grabowski | Gary C. Contessa | Samotowka Stables | $95,640 |
| 2010 | Ibboyee1:45.02 | Mike Luzzi | Todd A. Pletcher | Anstu Stables, Inc. | $96,960 |
| 2009 | Pocket Cowboys1:45.12 | Paul A. Nicol Jr. | Scott M. Schwartz | Scott M. Schwartz | $95,640 |
| 2008 | Tin Cup Chalice1:45.97 | Pedro A. Rodriguez | Michael A. LeCesse | M. A. LeCesse & Scott Vanlaer | $95,760 |
| 2007 | Chief's Lake*1:44.54 | Channing Hill | Steven M. Asmussen | Vinery Stables | $97,800 |
| 2006 | Ferocious Won1:44.92 | John A. Grabowski | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | Michael Glassberg & William Vidro | $106,560 |
| 2005 | Accountforthegold1:43.78 | Ray Sabourin | Mark E. Casse | Richard Simon | $101,040 |
| 2004 | Don Corleone1:44.76 | Dean J. Frates | Salvatore Iorio Jr. | Carmine Iorio | $98,400 |
| 2003 | Traffic Chief1:44.74 | John R. Davila Jr. | Michael E. Hushion | Barry K. Schwartz | $85,320 |
| 2002 | Trial Prep1:45.18 | John A. Grabowski | Richard E. Dutrow Jr. | Hemlock Hills Farm et al. | $86,240 |
| 2001 | Sweet Ricky1:46.16 | Camilo D. Pitty | Alfredo L. Callejas | Robert Perez | $89,320 |
| 2000 | Image Maker1:44.91 | Filibero Leon | H. James Bond | James F. Edwards | $75,000 |
| 1999 | David1:45.40 | Aaron Gryder | Michael E. Hushion | Barry K. Schwartz | $60,000 |
| 1998 | Iron Cop1:52.40 | Oliver O. Castillo | Ramon M. Hernandez | Chester Broman | $60,000 |
| 1997 | Mr. Groush1:50.40 | Jorge F. Chavez | H. James Bond | Rudlein Stable | $60,000 |
| 1996 | Carr Tech1:53.00 | John R. Davila Jr. | Gary J. Sciacca | Sam F. Morrell | $75,000 |
| 1995 | Demon Damon1:53.20 | Ramon Perez | Willard C. Freeman | Gregory D. Hawkins | $75,000 |
| 1994 | Copper Mount1:48.80 | Julie Krone | Anthony R. Margotta Jr. | Saul Kupferberg | $75,000 |
| 1993 | Sky Carr1:54.00 | Paul A. Nicol Jr. | H. James Bond | Virginia Kraft Payson | $75,000 |
| 1992 | Montreal Marty1:53.40 | Herb McCauley | Flint S. Schulhofer | Vendome Stable | $90,000 |
| 1991 | Excellent Tipper1:50.80 | Craig Perret | Howard M. Tesher | Earle I. Mack | $103,440 |
| 1990 | Candid Cameron1:49.60 | Dave Penna | Trevor Swan | J. Douglas Cameron | $105,900 |
| 1989 | Packett's Landing1:51.00 | Kevin Whitley | Reginald S. Vardon | Sam F. Morrell | $133,500 |
| 1988 | Cavanagh Special1:51.80 | Nick Santagata | James J. Pascuma | Fran-Jay Stable | $128,220 |
| 1987 | Embrace's Sybling**1:51.00 | Leslie Hulet | John Progno | Triad Stable | $68,460 |
| 1986 | I'm Your Boy1:51.40 | Frank Lovato Jr. | Larry A. Kelly | Betty M. Peters | $69,060 |
| 1985 | Another Summer1:53.40 | Nick Santagata | Vincent J. Cincotta | Charles R. Tringale | $70,740 |
| 1984 | Talc Duster1:53.60 | Kenny Skinner | William E. Burch | James F. Edwards | $68,820 |
| 1983 | Dr. Billy B1:45.20 | Kevin Whitley | Michael S. Ferraro | Lago Vista Farms | $50,340 |
| 1982 | Shy Groom1:46.60 | Kevin Whitley | Stephen A. DiMauro | Dogwood Stable | $33,360 |
| 1981 | Adirondack Home1:45.00 | Ruben Hernandez | Ramon M. Hernandez | Assunta Louis Farm | $25,200 |
| 1980 | Quintessential1:45.20 | Frank Lovato Jr. | John P. Campo | Charles Petigrow | $25,815 |
| 1979 | Dedicated Rullah1:44.80 | Jose Amy | Ramon M. Hernandez | Assunta Louis Farm | $23,839 |
| 1978 | Fio Rito1:46.20 | Henry Villar Jr. | Michael S. Ferraro | Raymond LeCesse | $10,790 |
| 1977 | Sir Prove It1:51.60 | Oswaldo Rosado | Ramon M. Hernandez | Bow Hill Stable | $10,953 |
| 1975 | - 1976 | ||||
| 1974 | Rubles Brothers1:49.40 | Ron Fletcher | Michael J. Magde | Michael J. Magde | $10,500 |
| 1972 | - 1973 | ||||
| 1971 | Swift Wings1:41.80 | Roger Cox | Daniel H. Conway Sr. | Wilhelmine Waller | $3,582 |
| 1970 | Lord Tibetot1:43.00 | Gerald Kent | Mario J. Ribarich | Mario J. Ribarich | $3,788 |
| 1969 | Happy Turning1:41.60 | Concepcion Ledezma | Daniel H. Conway Sr. | Cockfield Stable | $3,782 |
53 of the 55 runnings name the rider, 53 name the trainer and 53 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to. 53 carry the winner's prize for that year, converted here the same way the purse above is.
What the New York Derby has paid, season by season
The winner's prize, 1969 to 2026
$3,782 69
$3,788 70
$3,582 71
$11k 74
$11k 77
$11k 78
$24k 79
$26k 80
$25k 81
$33k 82
$50k 83
$69k 84
$71k 85
$69k 86
$68k 87
$128k 88
$134k 89
$106k 90
$103k 91
$90k 92
$75k 93
$75k 94
$75k 95
$75k 96
$60k 97
$60k 98
$60k 99
$75k 00
$89k 01
$86k 02
$85k 03
$98k 04
$101k 05
$107k 06
$98k 07
$96k 08
$96k 09
$97k 10
$96k 11
$96k 12
$96k 13
$97k 14
$96k 15
$98k 16
$96k 17
$95k 18
$96k 19
$90k 21
$90k 22
$90k 23
$95k 24
$94k 25
$94k 26
The winner's prize went from $3,782 in 1969 to $94,400 in 2026, 25.0 times more. Every year is converted at today's rate, so the line is the money the race puts up rather than the money the exchange rate did.
Who wins the New York Derby more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
No horse has won the New York Derby twice in the 55 runnings on this page.
Most wins by a trainer
Races worth about the same
Either side of the New York Derby in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 562 | Jebel Ali MileJebel Ali Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | $154,250 | AED 575,000 |
| 563 | Fighting Fifth HurdleNewcastle Racecourse | Great Britain | $152,950 | £115,000 |
| 564 | Premio Federico TesioSan Siro Racecourse | Italy | $150,051 | €132,000 |
| 565 | Bay Shore StakesAqueduct Racetrack | United States | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 566 | Carry Back StakesGulfstream Park | United States | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 567 | Chick Lang StakesPimlico Race Course, | United States | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 568 | Discovery StakesAqueduct Racetrack, | United States | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 569 | Hawthorne DerbyHawthorne Race Course | United States | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 570 | Jerome StakesAqueduct Racetrack | United States | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 572 | La Jolla HandicapDel Mar Racetrack | United States | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 574 | Pegasus StakesMonmouth Park Racetrack | United States | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 575 | San Rafael StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 576 | Saranac StakesSaratoga Race Course | United States | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 577 | International HurdleCheltenham Racecourse | Great Britain | $148,960 | £112,000 |
| 578 | Grand Prix de ChantillyChantilly Racecourse | France | $147,778 | €130,000 |
| 579 | Prix CorridaSaint-Cloud Racecourse | France | $147,778 | €130,000 |
| 580 | Prix d'HarcourtLongchamp Racecourse | France | $147,778 | €130,000 |
| 581 | Prix de la NonetteDeauville Racecourse | France | $147,778 | €130,000 |
| 582 | Prix de MalleretSaint-Cloud Racecourse | France | $147,778 | €130,000 |
| 583 | Prix de PomoneDeauville Racecourse | France | $147,778 | €130,000 |
The 20 races closest to the New York Derby in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in the United States
196 races, 157th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Stakes | Aqueduct Racetrack, | Listed | $150,000 |
| Hawthorne Derby | Hawthorne Race Course | Grade III | $150,000 |
| Jerome Stakes | Aqueduct Racetrack | Non-Graded Stakes | $150,000 |
| La Jolla Handicap | Del Mar Racetrack | Listed | $150,000 |
| Pegasus Stakes | Monmouth Park Racetrack | Listed | $150,000 |
| San Rafael Stakes | Santa Anita Park | Grade III | $150,000 |
| Saranac Stakes | Saratoga Race Course | Listed | $150,000 |
| Tropical Park Derby | Gulfstream Park | Listed | $140,000 |
Every race in the United States we hold a purse for is on the United States prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total New York Derby prize money?
$150,000.
Where does the New York Derby rank among the richest races in the world?
573rd of 997. 572 races pay more, the nearest of them Jebel Ali Mile. In the United States it is 157th of 196.
Which jockey has won the New York Derby most often?
John A. Grabowski, with 3 wins between 2002 and 2011.
When was the New York Derby first run?
1969. This page holds 55 runnings, from 1969 to 2026.
How far is the New York Derby?
miles (8.5 furlongs), on dirt, at Finger Lakes Race Track.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money