Pennsylvania Derby Returns in 2026 With $1 Million on the Line

The 2026 running of the Pennsylvania Derby will carry a purse of $1 million, keeping the race among the richer dates on the fall calendar. A seven-figure purse is reason enough for barns weighing where to run this season to take notice. It is the kind of number that turns a regional fixture into a must-watch afternoon for anyone following the American turf.

With reporting from America's Best Racing.