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MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino, Alberta, Canada - October 14, 2026

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, JAMES DAVID JUNGQUIST, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: OCTOBER 11,1978, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(2)(a)(ii)(c)(ii); At any time while on the grounds of an Association, it is a violation of the Rules for a driver, or the person in control of the horse, to engage in any of the following actions with respect to their driving conduct:excessive action, which is characterized by unreasonable quantity or degree, including using the whip continuously and/or without allowing the horse time to respond; At any time while on the grounds of an Association, the whip shall only be used for safety purposes and for very light encouragement. The only movement allowed to encourage a horse is a movement of the wrist. It is a violation of the Rules for a driver, or the person in control of the horse, to use the whip to hit or make contact with the horse as follows: to use more than acceptable wrist action; while driving #6 “HES STILL WATCHING” in Race 4, Saturday, October 10, 2026.

PENALTY: JAMES DAVID JUNGQUIST is hereby FINED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

(If fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the participant shall be suspended until the fine is paid in full, unless the Board of Judges otherwise directs.)

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino, Alberta, Canada - October 14, 2026

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, FARRIER/PLATER, TYLER RYAN REDWOOD, PERM. ADD.: OLDS, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: NOVEMBER 20, 1983, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 296(1)(a)(2)(a)(b) and 300(1)(b)(c)(2)(c).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Drug and Alcohol Policy dated September 1, 2019, and HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 296(1)(a)(2)(a)(b) and 300(1)(b)(c)(2)(c) after supplying a BODY FLUID SAMPLE on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, that resulted in a POSITIVE SAMPLE TEST for NON-ILLICIT DRUG confirmed by Dynacare on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

PENALTY: TYLER REDWOOD is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00), AND SUSPENDED FROM HIS DRIVING DUTIES FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. Having SERVED one (1) day of his SUSPENSION, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Mr. Redwood is hereby SUSPENDED FOR NINE (9) CALENDAR DAYS, OCTOBER 8 TO OCTOBER 16, 2026 (INCLUSIVE).

Following his suspension, TYLER REDWOOD must pay his fine and present himself to HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security to provide a negative sample test at his own expense before reinstatement will be granted.

MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - October 10, 2026

JOCKEY, JOSE MARIANO ASENCIO MAYA, PERM. ADD.:  EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 14, 1997, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for galloping on the rail during training hours on Friday, October 9, 2026.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286(1)(a), 295 and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1)(2) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

(If fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the participant shall be suspended until the fine is paid in full, unless the Board of Stewards otherwise directs.)

MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - October 10, 2026

JOCKEY, LINTON LEON STEADMAN, PERM. ADD.:  KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. JULY 10, 1990, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #6 “AH TOUCHE” in Race 6, Friday, October 9, 2026.  (Third offence.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 286(1)(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1)(2) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

(If fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the participant shall be suspended until the fine is paid in full, unless the Board of Stewards otherwise directs.)

MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - October 10, 2026

JOCKEY, RICHARD MARK BALGOBIN, PERM. ADD.  VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 1, 2008, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #4 “REDNECK REBEL” in Race 3, Friday, October 9, 2026.  (Third offence.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 286(1)(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1)(2) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

(If fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the participant shall be suspended until the fine is paid in full, unless the Board of Stewards otherwise directs.)

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - October 10, 2026

OWNER/TRAINER, EXERCISE PERSON, DARCY WARREN SMITH, PERM. ADD.:  NANTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. AUGUST 28, 1965, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for entering an ineligible horse (HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 339g:  Claiming rules in other jurisdictions recognized in Alberta) thereby causing #7 “PICCATA PRINCE” to be a Steward’s scratch from Race 8, Saturday, October 10, 2026.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1)(2) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

(If fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the participant shall be suspended until the fine is paid in full, unless the Board of Stewards otherwise directs.)

MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - October 10, 2026

JOCKEY, MARIO ALDAIR CAMPILLO, PERM. ADD.:  LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JUNE 12, 2000,  is hereby FINED THE SUM OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) for failing to report his weight to the Clerk of Scales at the prescribed time on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 230(1) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1)(2) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

(If fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the participant shall be suspended until the fine is paid in full, unless the Board of Stewards otherwise directs.)

MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - October 10, 2026

JOCKEY, MIGUEL ANGEL LOPEZ, PERM. ADD.: TULTEPEC ESTADO DE MEXICO, MEXICO, D.O.B. FEBRUARY 2, 1990, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than two (2) consecutive times during the race) while riding #2 “FIRST FLASH THE MOON” in Race 1, Friday, October 9, 2026 (Third offence.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 286(1)(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1)(2) fine to be paid within ten (10) days. 

(If fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the participant shall be suspended until the fine is paid in full, unless the Board of Stewards otherwise directs.)

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - October 6, 2026

OWNER/TRAINER, PONY PERSON, DONNA LYNN BURDON, PERM. ADD.: LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. MAY 24, 1958, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for her unprofessional conduct towards the Outrider while on post parade for Race 1, Saturday, October 3, 2026.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 286(1)(a)(2), 287(1)(xxviii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1)(2) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

(If fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the participant shall be suspended until the fine is paid in full, unless the Board of Stewards otherwise directs.)