Sovereignty Jockey Controversy

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Kentucky Derby-winning jockey considering appeal

Kentucky Derby-winning jockey considers taking action after heavy fine and suspension

Sovereignty's jockey Junior Alvarado believes that his $62,000 fine for excessive whipping in the 2025 Kentucky Derby is "unfair" and is contemplating entering the appeal process

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Kentucky Derby-winning jockey considering appeal after being slapped with fine and suspension

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Junior Alvarado considering appeal of fine and suspension for excessive whip usage in Kentucky Derby

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97.3 The Game: NFL schedule release, Kentucky Derby

The issue united both Democrats and Republicans in outrage after ABC News broke the story that Trump planned to take the $400 million Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet to use as his new Air Force One.

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Sovereignty Jockey Junior Alvarado Handed Heavy Penalty After He Was Caught Cheating At Kentucky Derby

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Horse Racing

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Sovereignty is Kentucky Derby 2025 winner. Here's what to know about the horse's pedigree

Kentucky Derby winner, found success in the 151st Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. Here's a look at Sovereignty's pedigree.

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Who Won the Kentucky Derby? Sovereignty vs Journalism

The 2025 Kentucky Derby has come and gone, giving fans another exciting finish. Sovereignty defeated Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby.

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Sovereignty jockey fine, explained: Why Kentucky Derby winner's rider was punished for excessive whipping

On Friday, a tribunal dedicated to horse safety found that Sovereignty's run — or, more specifically, the actions of his jockey — didn't quite meet standards. The Horse and Safety Authority fined Alvarado $62,000, deeming that he whipped his steed too ...

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Jockey of Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty fined $62,000 for using riding crop too many times during race

A late surge down the closing stretch won Sovereignty the 151st Kentucky Derby, as he outran the morning line favorite Journalism to the finish line. But the way that strong close happened came at a cost to jockey Junior Alvarado. On Friday, the ...