GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The winning jockey in this year’s Kentucky Derby is facing a fine and suspension for his treatment ...

Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has been fined and suspended for ...

According to Sean Collins of Bloodhorse, Alvarado struck Sovereignty “at least seven times [with his whip], surpassing the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) limit of six strikes ...

Junior Alvarado was fined and suspended by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority after he rode Sovereignty to ...

Alvarado whipped the bay colt eight times during the race, above the maximum six allowed by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. Had he used the riding crop 10 times during the race ...

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has a plan to keep the industry healthy with increased regulations.

HISA said these injections during prohibited times were in direct violation of its Anti-Doping and Medication Control and Racetrack Safety ... the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHNT) — The jockey who rode the winning horse in the 2025 Kentucky Derby has been fined by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority for striking his horse with a crop more ...

A panel of veterinarians serving in equine medical leadership roles discussed Kentucky's equine safety protocols and advances ...

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has overseen a decrease in race-related fatalities since its Racetrack Safety Program launched in 2022. In 2024, racetracks under HISA ...

DURING HIS WINNING RIDE ON DERBY DAY. THE RULES OF THE HORSE RACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY AUTHORITY ALLOW JOCKEYS TO USE THEIR CROP UP TO SIX TIMES DURING A RACE. TODAY, THE KENTUCKY STEWARDS RULED ...