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Kentucky Derby-winning jockey faces suspension, $62K fine: What did he do?
Junior Alvarado, the jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has been issued a suspension and ordered to pay a hefty fine for ...
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Kentucky Derby-winning jockey considers taking action after heavy fine and suspension
Sovereignty's jockey Junior Alvarado believes that his $62,000 for excessive whipping in the 2025 Kentucky Derby is "unfair" ...
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Reaction to penalties on Kentucky Derby winning jockey shows racing’s disconnect
The reaction to the fining and suspension or jockey Junior Alvarado for exceeding the maximum striking limit in the Kentucky Derby illustrates a horse racing problem.
Junior Alvarado reportedly appeals fine, but HISA says jockey hasn't filed anything
Junior Alvarado reportedly is appealing fine for using riding crop too many times in Kentucky Derby, but HISA spokesperson ...
Preakness Stakes 2025 picks, odds: Sovereignty, Clever Again, Journalism predictions by horse racing expert
Top horse racing expert reveals picks for 2025 Preakness Stakes horses like Journalism and Clever Again with Sovereignty and ...