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The 152nd Kentucky Derby will take place on May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs. Known as 'The Run for the Roses,' this prestigious event is the first jewel in the American Triple Crown. Anticipation is building as the field of contenders gets...
Junior Alvarado's spring has been a roller-coaster, from winning the Kentucky Derby aboard Sovereignty to navigating suspensions and skipping the Preakness. Now, they're set for the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, facing tough compe...
Jockey Junior Alvarado savoring Sovereignty’s run in roller-coaster spring ahead of Belmont Stakes
The aftermath of the 2025 Kentucky Derby has been dominated by controversy surrounding jockey Junior Alvarado's use of the riding crop during his victorious ride on Sovereignty. This incident has ignited discussions about the Horseracing In...
Junior Alvarado crop controversy spotlights major horse racing issue before Preakness
Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Junior Alvarado has been fined $62,000 and suspended for two racing days due to excessive use of the riding crop on Sovereignty during the Kentucky Derby on May 3rd. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authori...
Jockey Junior Alvarado fined, suspended for Kentucky Derby ride on Sovereignty