It depends on which derby and how many people put down money on the horse.
In 2016, $194 million was bet on the Kentucky Derby.
A weight of 126 pounds is what a gelding carries in the Kentucky Derby. A slightly lesser weight of 121 pounds is what a filly carries. A colt carries the same weight as a gelding in the Kentucky Derby.
Noble's Promise finished 5th in the 2010 Kentucky Derby. Since the Derby distributes purse money to the top 5 finishers, Noble's Promise took home $60,000 for his effort. The purse distribution for the Derby changed in 2005, when prior to that only the top 4 finishers received any purse money.
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Many millions of dollars are wagered on the Kentucky Derby from betting outlets all over the country. In the 2010 Kentucky Derby, over $47 million was wagered on the Win-Place-Show pool alone. The exacta pool was over $21 million. The trifecta and superfecta pools were $25 million and $8 million, respectively.
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Many of these Kentucky Derby tickets are worth an amount close to $25 each. The price will vary depending upon the condition of the ticket.
The horse industry in Kentucky is worth about 4 billion dollars to the state each year. The highlight of the year is the Kentucky Derby held in May each year.
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A weight of 126 pounds is what a colt carries in the Kentucky Derby. The weight is 121 pounds for a filly. It's back up to 126 pounds for a gelding.