Junior Alvarado, the jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, ...

The jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at last weekend's Kentucky Derby has been issued a fine and suspension for ...

Junior Alvarado used his riding crop on Sovereignty "more than the permitted amount" during the race last week, according to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

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. Alvarado was found to have used ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jockey Junior Alvarado is considering appealing a fine and suspension for using his whip eight times on Sovereignty in winning the Kentucky Derby on May 3. Alvarado was ...

Here's what you need to know about how much a jockey earns at the Kentucky Derby: Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Jockeys are typically hired on a race-to-race basis ...

(NEXSTAR) — For the 151st time, the gates will open at Churchill Downs on Saturday, promising yet another thrilling Kentucky Derby. While every horse and jockey pairing comes into the Derby with ...