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.

The stewards' ruling details that Alvarado struck Sovereignty eight times with his crop, twice above the HISA limit of six

Kentucky Derby jockey Junior Alvarado is fined $62,000 and suspended for rule violations. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Junior Alvarado, Kentucky Derby winning jockey, was recently fined a total of $62,000 and suspended two racing days for riding rule violations.