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The Mirror US on MSN4h
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" ...
WTAP10h
Kentucky Derby-winning jockey considering appeal of fine and suspension for excessive whip usage
Jockey Junior Alvarado is considering appealing a fine and suspension for using his whip eight times on Sovereignty.
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, ...
WCJB TV20 on MSN23h
Kentucky Derby-winning jockey fined and suspended for overusing his whip
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The winning jockey in this year’s Kentucky Derby is facing a fine and suspension for his treatment ...
Opinion
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.