Kentucky Derby-winning jockey fined, suspended for excessive riding crop use on Sovereignty during race

Kentucky Derby-winning jockey fined, suspended for excessive riding crop use on Sovereignty during race

The jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at last weekend’s Kentucky Derby has been issued a fine and suspension for striking the 3-year-old colt with his riding crop an excessive amount during the race. Jockey Junior Alvarado was given a $62,000 fine and suspended two upcoming racing days at Churchill Downs for violating the rules…

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