Preakness Stakes payout breakdown: How much prize money will the winner get in 2026?
The Preakness Stakes is the second major event of the season, with lots of cash on the line. Here's how much the winners will take home.
Preakness Stakes payout breakdown: How much prize money will the winner get in 2026? originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
Just a few short weeks after the Kentucky Derby, the race horses are shipping up to Maryland for the Preakness Stakes. This is the second leg of the Triple Crown, but this award is no longer in play this season. Golden Tempo had an impressive upset win in Kentucky, but will not compete this weekend.
Instead, trainer Cherie DeVaux will prioritize the horse's health and gear up for another run at the Belmont Stakes. With Golden Tempo winning $3. 1 million at Churchill Downs, no horse can top that number this weekend.
That being said, there is still a lot on the line at the Preakness Stakes. Here's what to know about the size of the purse in Preakness. MORE : A complete list of all Preakness Stakes winners, records What is the Preakness Stakes purse in 2026?