MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 15, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, NATHAN KEITH SOBEY, PERM. ADD.: STURGEON COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 17, 1991, 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 “OYE COMO VA” in Race 10, Saturday, June 14, 2025.

PENALTY: NATHAN SOBEY 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.

MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 11, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER,FARRIER/PLATER, THOMAS MICHAEL MILLER, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JANUARY 13, 1985, 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 “OUTRAGEOUS N FANCY” in Race 8, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

PENALTY: THOMAS MILLER 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.

MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 11, 2025

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 “PIRATE BOOTY” in error, thereby causing an unnecessary scratch in Race 4 on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

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.

MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 11, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, AUTHORIZED AGENT, OWNER/TRAINER, TRAVIS WILLIAM ELLIS, PERM. ADD. TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, D.O.B.: JANUARY 22, 1992, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1); Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta licensed race track 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 race track. 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 a horse on the grounds of Century Downs Racetrack and Casino on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, a horse that did not have a negative Coggins test.

PENALTY: TRAVIS ELLIS is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

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

MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 7, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, GROOM, JUSTIN RICHARD CURRIE, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: SEPTEMBER 19, 1991, 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 Saturday, May 31, 2025, that resulted in a POSITIVE SAMPLE TEST for MARIJUANA confirmed by Dynacare Laboratories on Thursday, June 4, 2025.

PENALTY: JUSTIN CURRIE is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) AND SUSPENDED AND DENIED PRIVILEDGES OF THE GROUNDS (INCLUDING GRANDSTAND) OF ALL RACETRACKS IN ALBERTA THAT COME UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF HORSE RACING ALBERTA FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS, JUNE 4 – 13, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). Following his suspension, provided JUSTIN CURRIE pays his fine and provides a negative sample test at his own expense, he will be considered for re-instatement.

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 4, 2025

ASSISTANT OUTRIDER, NANCY LISSANNE STEPPLER, PERM. ADD.: WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA, D.O.B.: JUNE 23, 1971, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00), for her conduct towards another licensee during training hours on Friday, May 30, 2025, whereas Ms. Steppler was part of a disturbance at the track.

Ms. Steppler will also be required to complete the “RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE” online program within fourteen (14) days by Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

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

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

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 4, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, PONY PERSON, AUTHORIZED AGENT, MADISON EMMA MARIE ZIELKE, PERM. ADD.: GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 6, 1997, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to notify the Race Office or HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “HOLY BELLE” would be shipped in on June 2, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Policy No. RLP012 dated August 14, 2024.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(a), 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.

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 3, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, RICHARD WILLIAM HEDGE, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. MAY 11, 1948, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for his conduct towards another licensee during training hours on Friday, May 30, 2025, whereas Mr. Hedge was disrespectful towards the Assistant Outrider and disturbing the peace at the racetrack.

Mr Hedge will also be required to complete the “RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE” online program within fourteen (14) days on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286(a), 287(1)(iii) and (xxx), 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
May 31, 2025

JOCKEY, BRIAN EMMANUEL BOODRAMSINGH, PERM. ADD.: VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B. JULY 26, 1991, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for the misuse of the riding crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #1 “CHASE THE SUN” in Race 6 on Friday, May 30, 2025. (Second offense.)

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.

MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 6, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, KELLY ORVIN HOERDT, PERM. ADD. BEAUMONT, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: MARCH 19, 1966, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1) Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta licensed race track 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 race track. 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 bringing onto the grounds of Century Downs Racetrack and Casino on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, a horse that did not have a negative Coggins test.

PENALTY: KELLY HOERDT is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00).

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