Kentucky Derby 2019 : The Kentucky Derby is often the highlight of the year in the horse racing industry and among casual fans. The glory of winning the Derby means a place in history for the horse and its connections, and it also means a huge payout to the winner. 2019 Kentucky Derby Live The owner, trainer and jockey of the horse that wins the 1¼-mile race will take home $1.86 million of the $3 million purse. This year's prize money has increased by $1 million, per KentuckyDerby.com. The top five finishers in the Run for the Roses all receive prize money. The second-place finisher earns $600,000 and third place earns $300,000, while fourth- and fifth-place takes home $150,000 and $90,000, respectively. That prize money is paid out to the owner, with the jockey and trainer each earning 10 percent fees. 2019 Kentucky Derby Info Date: Saturday, May 4 Post Time: 6:50 p.m. ET TV Coverage: NBC from 2:30-7:15 p.m. ET 2019 Kentucky Derb