Kentucky Derby Jockey Salary: How Much Do They Really Make?

Understanding the Jockey Pay Structure The Kentucky Derby. The name alone conjures images of graceful Thoroughbreds thundering down the Churchill Downs track, a sea of extravagant hats bobbing in the grandstands, and the intoxicating aroma of mint juleps filling the air. While the horses often steal the spotlight, the skilled jockeys guiding these magnificent animals…