The winning jockey of the 151st Kentucky Derby receives a massive fine after violating a major rule in the iconic race.

Junior Alvarado is appealing fine, suspension for using riding crop too many times in Kentucky Derby ride on Sovereignty, ...

Jockey Junior Alvarado is considering appealing a fine and suspension for using his whip eight times on Sovereignty in ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (NBCNC) – The jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby last week has been fined. According to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, Junior Alvarado was ...

Venezuelan jockey Junior Alvarado won his first career Kentucky Derby on the back of Sovereignty on May 3 at Churchill Downs.

Jockey Junior Alvarado is considering appealing a fine and suspension for using his whip eight times on Sovereignty in ...

Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has been fined and suspended for ...

Jockey Junior Alvarado was fined $62,000 and suspended 2 days for using his riding crop too many times during his Kentucky ...

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.

Co-owner Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners announced the decision on social media, saying Santa Anita Derby winner "has been ...

The jockey of the Kentucky Derby-winning horse Sovereignty has been fined $62,000 for using his riding crop too many times.