MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - May 16, 2026
JOCKEY, MAURICIO GARCIA MALVAEZ, PERM. ADD.: EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. AUGUST 27, 1996, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #3 “HABADABADOO” in Race 2, Friday, May 15, 2026. (First offence.)
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 286(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
(If the fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the racing participant may be suspended until the fine is paid in full unless the judges/stewards board otherwise directs.)
MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - May 16, 2026
JOCKEY, LINTON LEON STEADMAN, PERM. ADD.: KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. JULY 10, 1990, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #3 “BENZENE” in Race 1, Friday, May 15, 2026. (First offence.)
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 286(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
(If the fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the racing participant may be suspended until the fine is paid in full unless the judges/stewards board otherwise directs.)
MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - May 20, 2026
JOCKEY, RICARDO MORENO ANDRADE, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 25, 1995, is hereby ASSESSED A FINE OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) for failing to appear before the Board of Stewards on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 9.1 and 286.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
(If the fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the racing participant may be suspended until the fine is paid in full unless the judges/stewards board otherwise directs.)
MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - May 19, 2026
JOCKEY, MIGUEL ANGEL LOPEZ, TULTEPEC, MEXICO, D.O.B. FEBRUARY 2, 1990, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #3 ‘WAGON BURNER 109” in Race 1, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (First offence.)
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 286(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
(If the fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the racing participant may be suspended until the fine is paid in full unless the judges/stewards board otherwise directs.)
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - May 23, 2026
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER/OWNER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, CHRISTOPHER RONALD LANCASTER, AIRDRIE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JANUARY 9, 1991, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(2)(c); 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. (During morning training session on May 13, 2026).
PENALTY: CHRISTOPHER LANCASTER is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
(Failure to pay the fine by June 3, 2026 will result in licence suspension.)
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - May 23, 2026
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER/DRIVER, TERRY DEAN KAUFMAN, PERM. ADD.: ALDERGROVE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B. JUNE 18, 1973, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286(a); A person violates these rules who, in the opinion of the judges/stewards board, conducts themselves in a manner prejudicial to the best interest of horse racing; by medicating the horse “TELLURIDE HANOVER” in error, thereby causing an unnecessary scratch in Race 6 on Friday May 22, 2026.
PENALTY: TERRY KAUFMAN is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
(Failure to pay the fine by June 3, 2026, will result in licence suspension.)
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - May 16, 2026
Harness Ruling 2026 - 48 written on May 2, 2026 on OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, BLAINE PAUL COLE CHAPPELL, PERM. ADD.: MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 13, 1996, is hereby RESCINDED after determining that the horse “MACHYAGONADOBADBOY” did have a valid negative coggins test.
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - May 9, 2026
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, RICHARD DONALD LANCASTER, PERM. ADD.: LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 25, 1959, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1); Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta licensed racetrack must provide proof of a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins test). The test must be dated within the past 12 months (365 days) and submitted at least 48 hours before admittance to the racetrack. Proof of the negative test must be reported to Horse Racing Alberta Security. For full requirements, refer to Policy RLP012 Equine Infectious Anemia Policy; for having the horse “MCKONA SUNSET” on the grounds with expired Coggins at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.
PENALTY: RICHARD LANCASTER is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
(Failure to pay the fine by May 19, 2026 will result in licence suspension.)
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - May 26, 2026
OWNER, GROOM, TYSON BRADLEY MEAD, PERM. ADD.: LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. MARCH 13, 1999, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for his unprofessional conduct, causing a disturbance on the racetrack backstretch on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 47(a)(b), 286(1)(2), 287(1)(xxviii)(xxx) and 296(1)(a)(d)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
(If the fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the racing participant may be suspended until the fine is paid in full unless the judges/stewards board otherwise directs.)
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - May 26, 2026
OWNER/TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, PONY PERSON, KRISTA ASHLEY SHEARER, PERM. ADD.: WRENTHAM, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 23, 1990, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for her involvement with having unlicensed help on the racetrack backstretch who were engaged in a confrontation with another Owner/Trainer (unprofessional conduct) following the running of Race 6, Saturday, May 16, 2026.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 8(2)(a), 9.1(g), 33(1)(e)(f)(g), 34, 62(a)(b), 139, 286, 287(1)(xxviii)(xxx), 295 and 296(1)(a)(d)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
(If the fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the racing participant may be suspended until the fine is paid in full unless the judges/stewards board otherwise directs.)