A third - place finish would net her $40,000 , fourth $25,000 , fifth $15,000 , and so on , plus bonuses .
Should Deba not win the New York race , but finish second , she would earn $65,000 ; plus bonus .
A third - place finish would net Deba 's $40,000 , fourth $25,000 , fifth $15,000 , and so on , plus bonuses .
Should Deba not win the New York race , but finish second , she would earn $65,000 ; plus bonus .