Oklahoma Derby prize money
The Oklahoma Derby is worth $400,000 . That makes it the 237th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 100th 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.
What the Oklahoma Derby is
Grade III · miles (9 furlongs) · Dirt · Remington Park
- Racecourse
- Remington Park
- Country
- United States
- Grade
- Grade III
- Distance
- miles (9 furlongs)
- Surface
- Dirt
- Race type
- Thoroughbred, Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-year-olds
- Direction
- left-handed
- First run
- 1989
We hold the total fund for the Oklahoma 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 1:49.99 in 2025, the Oklahoma Derby pays $3,637 for every second of the race, which is 198th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 106th in the United States.
Every Oklahoma Derby winner
37 runnings, 1989 to 2025, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bracket Buster1:49.99 | Luis Saez | Victoria Oliver | BBN Racing LLC | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Most Wanted1:49.46 | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Gary & Mary West | $400,000 |
| 2023 | How Did He Do That1:50.34 | Stewart Elliott | Steven M. Asmussen | J. Kirk & Judy Robison | $400,000 |
| 2022 | Rattle N Roll1:49.50 | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Kenneth G. McPeek | Lucky Seven Stable | $400,000 |
| 2021 | Warrant1:50.76 | Joel Rosario | Brad H. Cox | Twin Creeks Racing Stables | $400,000 |
| 2020 | Shared Sense1:49.88 | Richard Eramia | Brad H. Cox | Godolphin Racing | $200,000 |
| 2019 | Owendale1:49.29 | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Rupp Racing | $400,000 |
| 2018 | Lone Sailor1:49.97 | James Graham | Thomas M. Amoss | G M B Racing | $400,000 |
| 2017 | Untrapped1:48.62 | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Steven M. Asmussen | Michael Langford | $400,000 |
| 2016 | Texas Chrome1:48.94 | C. J. McMahon | J. R. Caldwell | Keene Thoroughbreds | $400,000 |
| 2015 | Shotgun Kowboy1:48.91 | M. Clifton Berry | C. R. Trout | C. R. Trout | $424,000 |
| 2014 | Tonito M.1:50.41 | Rafael Bejarano | Jerry Hollendorfer | M. Racing Group | $400,000 |
| 2013 | Broadway Empire1:49.44 | Rico W. Walcott | Robertino Diodoro | Randy Howg, Bob Butz, Fouad El Kardy & Running Rabbit | $400,000 |
| 2012 | Politicallycorrect1:50.23 | Kent J. Desormeaux | Wesley A. Ward | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey | $400,000 |
| 2011 | Redeemed1:49.20 | Edgar S. Prado | Anthony W. Dutrow | Jay Em Ess Stable | $400,000 |
| 2010 | Pleasant Prince1:48.81 | Joel Rosario | Wesley A. Ward | Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey | $400,000 |
| 2009 | Fiddlers Afleet1:51.00 | Channing Hill | Michael E. Hushion | Marc C. Ferrell | $400,000 |
| 2008 | Golden Yank1:50.47 | Jamie Theriot | Gary A. Thomas | Millard R. Seldin Revocable Trust | $350,000 |
| 2007 | § Going Ballistic1:49.74 | Timothy T. Doocy | Donnie K. Von Hemel | Kindred Thoroughbred | $300,000 |
| 2006 | Mr. Pursuit1:50.21 | M. Clifton Berry | Joseph Petalino | Illona Whetstone | $273,000 |
| 2005 | Military Major1:49.49 | Jeffery Burningham | Michael Caraman | Kinsman Stable | $150,000 |
| 2004 | Wally's Choice1:50.26 | Luis S. Quinonez | Michael E. Biehler | Curtis Sampson & Joyce and Wally McNeil | $167,250 |
| 2003 | Comic Truth1:49.59 | M. Clifton Berry | Patrick J. Daly | Dr. K. K. & Dr. Vilasini D. Jayaraman | $159,000 |
| 2002 | The Judge Sez Who1:49.34 | Cornelio Velasquez | Milton W. Wolfson | Sez Who Racing | $295,000 |
| 2001 | Top Hit1:49.79 | Garrett K. Gomez | R. Kory Owens | Triple AAA Ranch | $300,000 |
| 2000 | Performing Magic1:50.36 | Shane Sellers | John Shirreffs | The Thoroughbred Corporation | $300,000 |
| 1999 | Temperance Time1:49.40 | Timothy T. Doocy | Kenny P. Smith | Robert C. Barker & Elmer Moses | $300,000 |
| 1998 | Classic Cat1:48.00 | Shane Sellers | David C. Cross Jr. | Gary M. Garber | $300,000 |
| 1997 | Wild Rush1:53.60 | Gary L. Stevens | Richard E. Mandella | Frank Stronach | $300,000 |
| 1996 | Semoran1:46.60 | Russell Baze | Bob Baffert | Donald R. Dizney & James E. English | $300,000 |
| 1995 | Dazzling Falls1:42.80 | Garrett K. Gomez | Chuck Turco | Chateau Ridge Farms | $300,000 |
| 1994 | Smilin Singin Sam1:43.20 | Larry Melancon | Niall M. O'Callaghan | Dogwood Stable | $300,000 |
| 1993 | § Marked Tree1:43.80 | Garrett K. Gomez | Thomas K. Bohannan | Loblolly Stable | $300,900 |
| 1992 | Vying Victor1:43.60 | Ron D. Hansen | Ian P. D. Jory | Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Malmuth | $250,000 |
| 1991 | Queen's Gray Bee1:44.30 | Patrick W. Steinberg | Donnie K. Von Hemel | Virginia Singletary | $250,000 |
| 1990 | § Wicked Destiny1:43.00 | John Lively | Charles L. Taliaferro | Jack Choate | $250,000 |
| 1989 | Clever Trevor1:43.00 | Donald R. Pettinger | Donnie K. Von Hemel | Don C. & Cheri McNeill | $250,000 |
37 of the 37 runnings name the rider, 37 name the trainer and 37 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to. 37 carry the total prize money for that year, converted here the same way the purse above is.
What the Oklahoma Derby has paid, season by season
Total prize money, 1989 to 2025
The total prize money went from $250,000 in 1989 to $400,000 in 2025, 60% 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 Oklahoma Derby more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a jockey
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Oklahoma Derby in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | Clement L. Hirsch StakesDel Mar Racetrack | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 228 | Fountain of Youth StakesGulfstream Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 229 | Frizette StakesBelmont Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 230 | Gallant Bob StakesParx Casino and Racing | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 231 | Gamely StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 232 | Hollywood DerbyDel Mar racetrack | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 233 | Lafayette StakesKeeneland Race Course | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 234 | Lexington Stakes (Keeneland)Keeneland Race Course | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 235 | Matt Winn StakesChurchill Downs | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 236 | National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame StakesSaratoga Race Course | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 238 | Penn Mile StakesPenn National Race Course | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 239 | San Felipe StakesSanta Anita Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 240 | Tampa Bay DerbyTampa Bay Downs | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 241 | West Virginia DerbyMountaineer Park | United States | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| 243 | Grande Course de Haies d'AuteuilAuteuil Racecourse | France | $397,863 | €350,000 |
| 244 | Prix de l'Abbaye de LongchampLongchamp Racecourse | France | $397,863 | €350,000 |
| 245 | Prix de la ForêtLongchamp Racecourse | France | $397,863 | €350,000 |
| 246 | Prix MornyDeauville Racecourse | France | $397,863 | €350,000 |
| 247 | Prix Royal-OakLongchamp Racecourse | France | $397,863 | €350,000 |
| 249 | Breeders' StakesWoodbine Racetrack | Canada | $356,972 | CA$500,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Oklahoma 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, 100th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Stakes | Keeneland Race Course | Non-graded Stakes | $400,000 |
| Lexington Stakes (Keeneland) | Keeneland Race Course | Grade III | $400,000 |
| Matt Winn Stakes | Churchill Downs | Grade III Stakes | $400,000 |
| National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes | Saratoga Race Course | Grade II | $400,000 |
| Penn Mile Stakes | Penn National Race Course | Grade III | $400,000 |
| San Felipe Stakes | Santa Anita Park | Grade II | $400,000 |
| Tampa Bay Derby | Tampa Bay Downs | Grade III | $400,000 |
| West Virginia Derby | Mountaineer Park | Grade III | $400,000 |
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 Oklahoma Derby prize money?
$400,000.
Where does the Oklahoma Derby rank among the richest races in the world?
237th of 997. 236 races pay more, the nearest of them Clement L. Hirsch Stakes. In the United States it is 100th of 196.
Which jockey has won the Oklahoma Derby most often?
M. Clifton Berry, with 3 wins between 2003 and 2015.
When was the Oklahoma Derby first run?
1989. This page holds 37 runnings, from 1989 to 2025.
How far is the Oklahoma Derby?
miles (9 furlongs), on dirt, at Remington Park.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money