In this case, the jockey is fined $31,000 to go along with a day one-day suspension and three points on their license..
was determined by race officials that Alvarado had used his whip more than six times, which is a violation of the rules. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) rulebook states that a rider can whip a horse fewer than six times and in "increments of no more than two strikes before allowing horse to respond for at least two strides."...
was determined by race officials that Alvarado had used his whip more than six times, which is a violation of the rules. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) rulebook states that a rider can whip a horse fewer than six times and in "increments of no more than two strikes before allowing horse to respond for at least two strides."...
