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Horse racing-Jockey of Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty fined $62,000 for whipping violation
Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory in last weekend's Kentucky Derby, has been fined $62,000 and suspended two ...
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Junior Alvarado rode Sovereignty to Kentucky Derby 2025 win. What to know about journey
The 38-year-old jockey from Barquisimeto, Venezuela, fractured his shoulder blade in a spill at Gulfstream Park days before ...
With Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby win, trainer Bill Mott finally sees his horse cross first
Sovereignty not only won the Derby but did what 2019 winner Country House could not for trainer Bill Mott — he crossed first.
Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won’t run in the Preakness, dashing Triple Crown possibility
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Jockey Junior Alvarado fined, suspended for Kentucky Derby ride on Sovereignty
Jockey Junior Alvarado was fined $62,000 and suspended 2 days for using his riding crop too many times during his Kentucky ...
2025 Kentucky Derby odds: Sovereignty's win was 'positive decision' for house
Horse racing isn't as straightforward as most sports betting. Patrick Everson breaks down how the gambling action took shape ...
Sovereignty reigns in 151st Kentucky Derby, outdueling favorite Journalism in the slop
Sovereignty outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths in the slop.
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Kentucky Derby 2025: Results and payouts as Sovereignty wins 151st Run for the Roses
The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby belongs to Sovereignty! The William I. Mott-trained thoroughbred with jockey Junior Alvarado battled through a muddy track to reach the finish line first ...
Kentucky Derby-winning jockey fined, suspended for excessive riding crop use on Sovereignty during race
The jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at last weekend's Kentucky Derby has been issued a fine and suspension for ...