Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has been fined and suspended for the overuse of his whip during the race.

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

El jockey venezolano Junior Alvarado está considerando apelar una multa y suspensión por usar su fusta ocho veces sobre