How are jockey silks made for Kentucky Derby jockeys? Last year, Churchill Downs Inc., host of the stakes race, announced a guaranteed $5 million Kentucky Derby purse.

There are other loaned artifacts on display, including the Kentucky Derby winner's halter and silks worn by jockey Junior Alvarado. A horseshoe and halter from Kentucky Oaks 151 winner Good Cheer ...

According to Ben Morse of CNN, Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Junior Alvarado was fined $62,000 after it was discovered he had whipped the winning horse eight times during the race.

Junior Alvarado, the jockey who rode Sovereignty to victory at the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has been issued a suspension and ordered to pay a hefty fine for excessive… ...