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Sovereignty's jockey Junior Alvarado believes that his $62,000 for excessive whipping in the 2025 Kentucky Derby is "unfair" ...
Junior Alvarado reportedly is appealing fine for using riding crop too many times in Kentucky Derby, but HISA spokesperson says jockey hasn't filed.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The winning jockey in this year’s Kentucky Derby is facing a fine and suspension for his treatment ...
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has a plan to keep the industry healthy with increased regulations.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) announced the penalties on Friday after a hearing by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) determined Alvarado struck Sovereignty eight ...
Junior Alvarado used his riding crop on Sovereignty “more than the permitted amount” during the race last week, according to ...
The Horse-racing Integrity and Safety Authority fined Junior Alvarado for excessive 'crop use' during his Kentucky Derby victory.
Alvarado whipped the bay colt eight times during the race, above the maximum six allowed by the Horseracing Integrity and ...
Jockey Junior Alvarado has been suspended for two days and fined $62,000 for excessive use of his crop during his ride on ...
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has overseen a decrease in race-related fatalities since its Racetrack Safety Program launched in 2022. In 2024, racetracks under HISA ...
Junior Alvarado, jockey of Kentucky Derby-winning horse Sovereignty, was fined $62,000 by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority on Friday for striking his horse with his riding crop too ...
Jockey Junior Alvarado has been suspended for two days and fined $62,000 following his ride aboard Sovereignty in the 2025 ...