Tyler Gaffalione, the jockey for Sierra Leone in the Kentucky Derby, has been fined $2,500 for 'touching a rival' during the race. Initially, there was a review by stewards to determine if further discipline was necessary. Despite the scrutiny, sources confirmed that no additional penalties would be imposed beyond the fine. The incident occurred during a tense stretch of the race where Sierra Leone and Forever Young were in a close contest, ultimately chasing the winner, Mystik Dan.
Tyler Gaffalione, Sierra Leone jockey, fined $2,500 for ride in Kentucky Derby https://t.co/0ryMGapGMs
NEW | Tyler Gaffalione, rider of second-place Sierra Leone in Saturday's Kentucky Derby, has been fined $2,500 for "touching a rival" in the stretch run of the race https://t.co/gAd6Q96cso
Sources confirm that jockey Tyler Gaffalione will not be penalized by Kentucky racing stewards for his ride on Sierra Leone in the Kentucky Derby. Sierra Leone and Forever Young were locked in a physical stretch drive chasing winner Mystik Dan.
Forever Young surged late once he got whacked left-handed a second time. His jockey couldn’t even ride properly, so in his kitchen was Sierra Leone. It’s the Derby and it gets tough but that was absurd. Apologies on being in a crawl space of logic earlier & not peeking out. https://t.co/gy6ay4bjfP
Sierra Leone jockey Tyler Gaffalione could face discipline for Kentucky Derby ride https://t.co/hdelfopvPQ
NEW | Sierra Leone jockey Tyler Gaffalione summoned for stewards’ review after Derby ride https://t.co/GAxIIje0QX