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 ADD.: MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 13, 1996, is hereby RESCINDED after determining that the horse “MACHYAGONADOBADBOY” did have a valid negative coggins test.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.)
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - May 26, 2026
OWNER/TRAINER, COLTEN CHARLES MEAD, PERM. ADD.: LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 20, 2000, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for his misconduct following the running of Race 6 while on the track unsaddling in front of the public (grandstand) Saturday, May 16, 2026. In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA
Rule 286g(1); Conduct prejudicial to the best interests of horse racing, namely Rule violation HORSE RACING ALBERTA Directive 236-2026 (2); All licensees shall conduct themselves in a professional, respectful and orderly manner while on the grounds of any licensed racetrack or during any racing related activity under the jurisdiction of Horse Racing Alberta; and HORSE RACING ALBERTA Directive 236-2026 (3)(4) and (5).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 278, 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.)
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - May 24, 2026
“WEST COAST HARBOR” reported by the Official Veterinarian as having BLED (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage) following the running of Race 5, Saturday, May 23, 2026, is hereby PROHIBITED FROM RACING FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN (14) CALENDAR DAYS, MAY 24 THROUGH TO JUNE 6, 2026 (INCLUSIVE). (First time occurrence.)
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 129(a).
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - May 18, 2026
JOCKEY, GARFIELD AUGUSTUS GORDON, PERM. ADD.: PORTMORE, ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 22, 1970, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for allowing his mount #3 ‘SABURO’S GRACE” to continually come out, throughout the last turn and into the stretch interfering with #2 “IMMELMANN” on his outside (who was forced extremely wide) thereby causing #3 “SABURO’S GRACE” to be DISQUALIFIED from 1st and placed 2nd in Race 5, Sunday, May 17, 2026.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2)(a)(c) 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: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - May 17, 2026
“DEFICIT MAJA” reported by the Official Veterinarian as having BLED (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage) following the running of Race 5, Saturday, May 16, 2026, is hereby PROHIBITED FROM RACING FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN (14) CALENDAR DAYS, MAY 17 THROUGH TO MAY 30, 2026 (INCLUSIVE). (First time occurrence.)
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 129(a).
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - May 17, 2026
JOCKEY, LARRIS HUGH ALLEN, KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 27, 1976, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop while riding #2 “DYNAMIC DEE DEE” in Race 3, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (First offence.)
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 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 a 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.)