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.

Junior Alvarado has filed an appeal of the fine and suspension he received for his ride on Sovereignty in the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Many industry insiders have been outraged by the penalty ... America.” Jockey Junior Alvarado, aboard Sovereignty, celebrates after winning the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, at Churchill ...

Jockey Junior Alvarado has officially lodged an appeal of the sanctions for his winning ride in the 151st Kentucky Derby aboard Sovereignty, and the penalties may be cut in half, reports ...

The jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby last week has been fined ... it said in a statement Saturday. A penalty was imposed against Alvarado on Friday for committing ...

The jockey who rode Kentucky Derby 151 winner Sovereignty has been ... have called for the horse's disqualification and harsher penalties for the jockey.Alvarado's hefty fine is larger than ...

Jockey Junior Alvarado, fined $62,000 and suspended two days for violating riding crop rules in guiding Sovereignty to ...