Junior Alvarado was ordered the suspension and fine for striking Sovereignty too many times with a riding crop during their winning run at Churchill Downs May 3.

Junior Alvarado was given a $62,000 fine and suspended for two upcoming racing days for striking Sovereignty eight times with his riding crop during the Kentucky Derby.

Sovereignty's jockey, Junior Alvarado, was handed a $62,000 fine and a two-race suspension after leveling eight strikes at his humble steed - two more than the legal limit.