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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.

The Mirror US on MSN · 4h

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

The Washington Post · 1d

Sovereignty vs. Journalism in the Belmont gives horse racing a Kentucky Derby rematch

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and runner-up Journalism are set for a rematch in the Belmont Stakes to close out the Triple Crown

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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.

Lexington Herald Leader25d

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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