Sovereignty's jockey Junior Alvarado believes that his $62,000 for excessive whipping in the 2025 Kentucky Derby is "unfair" ...

Junior Alvarado reportedly is appealing fine for using riding crop too many times in Kentucky Derby, but HISA spokesperson says jockey hasn't filed.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The winning jockey in this year’s Kentucky Derby is facing a fine and suspension for his treatment ...

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has a plan to keep the industry healthy with increased regulations.

Junior Alvarado used his riding crop on Sovereignty “more than the permitted amount” during the race last week, according to ...

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) announced the penalties on Friday after a hearing by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) determined Alvarado struck Sovereignty eight ...

The Horse-racing Integrity and Safety Authority fined Junior Alvarado for excessive 'crop use' during his Kentucky Derby victory.

Jockey Junior Alvarado has been suspended for two days and fined $62,000 for excessive use of his crop during his ride on ...

Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory in last weekend's Kentucky Derby, has been fined $62,000 and suspended two ...

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has overseen a decrease in race-related fatalities since its Racetrack Safety Program launched in 2022. In 2024, racetracks under HISA ...

Jockey Junior Alvarado has been suspended for two days and fined $62,000 following his ride aboard Sovereignty in the 2025 ...

according to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. Junior Alvarado was found to have struck the horse with his riding crop “more than the permitted amount” during last week’s race ...