Kids' questions / Sports
🏇 How much does a jockey make?
Answer: JRA publishes official prize money rankings for jockeys.
Published figures
| Figure | Amount | Reliability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Jockey (JRA) · #1 earner | $1.7M | Media estimate | JRA leading jockey table (2025) |
| Japan Jockey (JRA) · #10 earner | $762,333 | Media estimate | JRA leading jockey table (2025) |
- Keita Sakai's total 2025 race winnings, the top jockey. Jockey pay is mostly race prizes and varies a lot each year.
- Veteran jockey Yutaka Take's 2025 winnings, ranked 8th. The gap from 1st place shows prizes favor the top few.
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