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Junior Alvarado reportedly appeals fine, but HISA says jockey hasn't filed anything
Junior Alvarado reportedly is appealing fine for using riding crop too many times in Kentucky Derby, but HISA spokesperson says jockey hasn't filed.
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Kentucky Derby-winning jockey fined and suspended for overusing his whip
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The winning jockey in this year’s Kentucky Derby is facing a fine and suspension for his treatment ...
Kentucky Derby-winning jockey faces suspension, $62K fine: What did he do?
Junior Alvarado, the jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has been issued a suspension and ordered to pay a hefty fine for ...
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Kentucky Derby-winning jockey considers taking action after heavy fine and suspension
Sovereignty's jockey Junior Alvarado believes that his $62,000 for excessive whipping in the 2025 Kentucky Derby is "unfair" ...
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Kentucky Derby-winning jockey considering appeal of fine and suspension for excessive whip usage
Jockey Junior Alvarado is considering appealing a fine and suspension for using his whip eight times on Sovereignty.
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ARCI Conference: Think Of Racehorse Aftercare As 'Foal To Forever'
"Aftercare is not only providing the sanctuary for retired racehorses, but it’s also celebrating their lives." ...
Opinion
Reaction to penalties on Kentucky Derby winning jockey shows racing’s disconnect
The reaction to the fining and suspension or jockey Junior Alvarado for exceeding the maximum striking limit in the Kentucky Derby illustrates a horse racing problem.
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A life after racing: ARCI Conference – think of racehorse aftercare as ‘foal to forever’
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) held its annual Animal Welfare and Integrity Conference last ...