Kentucky Derby 151 winning jockey faces suspension, $62K fine: Here's why
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — Junior Alvarado, the jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at Kentucky Derby 151, faces fines and suspension.
Kentucky Derby 151 winning jockey faces suspension, $62K fine: Here's why
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According to Bloodhorse, Alvarado has been suspended for two days and must pay $62,000 in fines for lashing Sovereignity too many times with a riding crop.
He reportedly whipped the Kentucky Derby winner eight times, which violates the six-strike limit allowed under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority rules.
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