Junior Alvarado, with his victory in great warmth and demonstration on Saturday the 151 edition of the Kentucky Derby was awarded on the Sovereignty specimen, a pensioner of Bill Mott for the Godolphin Stables, became the fourth Creole rider to reach this American deed.
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during the afternoon of this Monday, what was rumored after the derby was confirmed, which Alvarado could be the subject of a penalty with a fine or suspension for the performance during the development of the race, for the excessive use of the whip.
For Hisa, and according to their rules, riders cannot use the fuses more than six times. The website reports that Alvarado used the whip at least seven times, including one after Sovereignty took a clear advantage when he reached the goal.
According to the report, Alvarado realized that he had exceeded the limit after seeing the repetition of the race. “I couldn’t keep track“He said a BloodHorse. “It is such an important career, there are so many things to think“.
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If it is discovered that it exceeded the limit of six or more lashes, Alvarado will face a large fine. The sanction for exceeding a blow is 10% of the profits of the jockey. The part of the bag that corresponded to Alvarado was $ 310,000, which means that its fine would be $ 31,000. He would also face a one -day suspension.
According to Mandy Minger, spokesman for Hisa, Alvarado will meet with Churchill Downs commissioners on Thursday, May 8. At that time, Junior Alvarado will have the opportunity to explain whether its use of the whip violated Hisa’s rules on the use of the whip.
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