The winner of Saturday’s race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore stands to earn a significant chunk of change, even if the amount has been reduced from previous years’ total payouts. The same goes for each of the top five finishers.
Here’s a look at the purse and payout breakdown for the 2021 Preakness Stakes:
PREAKNESS STAKES: Full draw & odds for 2021 race
What is the Preakness Stakes purse in 2021?
This year’s Preakness Stakes purse is $1 million. This is the second year in a row the purse has been reduced; It was $1.5 million in 2020, a decrease from a record $1.65 million in 2019.
How much money does the Preakness Stakes winner get?
The winner of the 2021 Preakness Stakes will receive $600,000, 60 percent of the total purse.
