Kentucky Derby, Sovereignty and Preakness Stakes
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Junior Alvarado was given a $62,000 fine and suspended for two upcoming racing days for striking Sovereignty eight times with his riding crop during the Kentucky Derby.
Jockey Junior Alvarado was fined $62,000 and suspended 2 days for using his riding crop too many times during his Kentucky Derby ride on Sovereignty.
Sovereignty not only won the Derby but did what 2019 winner Country House could not for trainer Bill Mott — he crossed first.
Junior Alvarado, the jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at the 2025 Kentucky Derby, was fined $62,000 on Friday after the Horse Integrity and Safety Authority ruled he had whipped his horse too many times.
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Paulick Report on MSNFull Sister To Dam Of Kentucky Derby Winner Sovereignty Tops Fasig-Tipton May Digital SaleReceipts from sale of 98 horses sold total $3,786,000, including horses of racing age, racing/broodmare prospects, broodmares and yearlings.
Kentucky Derby winner, found success in the 151st Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. Here's a look at Sovereignty's pedigree.
Top horse racing expert reveals picks for 2025 Preakness Stakes horses like Journalism and Clever Again with Sovereignty and Rodriguez not running