Weeks after fall, jockey Junior Alvarado rebounds to win muddy Kentucky Derby aboard Sovereignty

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Temporarily sidelined by a hard fall, jockey Junior Alvarado put it behind him with the ride of a lifetime in the Kentucky Derby.

Most satisfying was guiding Sovereignty past other horses in the slop before drawing a bead on 3-1 favorite Journalism and chasing him down to win the 151st running at Churchill Downs by 1 1/2 lengths. The effort left Alvarado and his mount caked in mud, worn proudly along with the garland of red roses that were draped over the winner.

“Still sinking in...