Kentucky Derby Winner Fined $62,000 for Overwhipping Horse

Posted: 2025-05-10 21:36:34 UTC

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Kentucky Derby winner Junior Alvarado was fined $62,000 for striking his horse two times too many during the race.

Junior Alvarado fined $62,000 for overwhipping his horse.

Alvarado struck his horse 8 times, exceeding the 6-strike limit.

The fine was doubled due to a second offense within 180 days.

Alvarado is suspended from racing on May 29 and 30.

Exceeding the strike limit set by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).