Kentucky Derby Jockey Penalties

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Victorious Belmont Stakes jockey silences critics

Victorious Belmont Stakes jockey silences critics after Kentucky Derby controversy

Junior Alvarado won the 2025 Kentucky Derby aboard Sovereignty but was handed a $62,000 fine and two-day suspension after using his whip too many times during the race.

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Belmont Stakes-winning jockey has last laugh after brutal Kentucky Derby punishment

After appealing his $62,000 fine and two-day suspension following the Kentucky Derby, jockey Junior Alvarado earned another $120,000 after leading Sovereignty to victory at Belmont

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Sovereignty beats Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

Sovereignty bested Journalism in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, the second hosted at Saratoga

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Kentucky Derby-winning jockey suspended, fined $62,000 for striking horse too many times

Junior Alvarado used his riding crop on Sovereignty "more than the permitted amount" during the race last week, according to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

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Reaction to penalties on Kentucky Derby winning jockey shows racing’s disconnect

I thought of that impression last week when HISA announced that it had fined and suspended jockey Junior Alvarado for his winning ride on Sovereignty in Kentucky Derby 151 back on May 3.

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