UPDATE: May 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Jockey Junior Alvarado, who was issued a suspension and fine for excessive crop use during his Kentucky Derby ride of Sovereignty, has appealed his suspension.
According to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) use his crop eight times during the race, two times more than permitted. It is his second offense in 180 days, HSIA said.
His suspension will be postponed until after the appeal.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Jockey Junior Alvarado has been suspended for two days and fined $62,000 for excessive use of his crop during his ride on Sovereignty at the Kentucky Derby.
According to documents from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), Alvarado received the punishment for "striking his mount eight times with the riding crop (2nd offense in 180 days)."
Alvarado has been suspended for two Kentucky racing days May 29 and 30, and is required to pay the fine within 30 days, documents say.
