Owners earn a share of purses paid by NYRA for every start.

  • Multiple earning chances per season

  • Payouts even for minor placings

  • Most NYRA races distribute the purse across the top finishers—meaning your horse can earn meaningful money even without winning. A common structure is:

    • 1st: 55%

    • 2nd: 20%

    • 3rd: 12%

    • 4th: 6%

    • 5th: 4%

    • Others: share the remaining 3%

NY-Bred Owner Awards

New York pays cash bonuses (usually 20%) to NY-bred runners finishing in the top four.

  • These awards are paid on top of purse earnings and significantly enhance ROI.

    Saratoga NY-Bred Allowance Example – $120,000 Purse

    • 1st Place: $66,000 base + $13,200 bonus = $79,200

    • 2nd Place: $24,000 + $4,800 = $28,800

    • 3rd Place: $14,400 + $2,880 = $17,280

    • 4th Place: $7,200 + $1,440 = $8,640

    A single Saratoga allowance win can approach an $80,000 payout.