MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - September 6, 2025

The horse “GONE NUTS” reported by the official veterinarian as having BLED (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage) following the running of Race 6, Friday, September 5, 2025, is hereby PROHIBITED FROM RACING FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN (14) CALENDAR DAYS, SEPTEMBER 6 TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). (First time occurrence.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 129(a).

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - September 3, 2025

JOCKEY, ALEXANDER EMANUEL MARTI, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. FEBRUARY 13, 1992, 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 #2 “WARNING SHOTT” in Race 2, August 30, 2025. (First 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 - September 5, 2025

Having withdrawn his appeal of HORSE RACING ALBERTA Harness Ruling #44 dated June 26, 2025, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, JACQUES WILFRED LAMBERT, PERM. ADD.: RED DEER COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 14, 1982, has paid his fine and met the conditions in agreement with HORSE RACING ALBERTA.

Mr. Lambert’s appeal fee will be refunded.

MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - September 2, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, PHILIP SYLVIO GIESBRECHT, PERM. ADD.: FORT SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 23, 1988, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 460; Drivers shall keep both feet in the stirrups during the post parade, while in front of the grandstand, and from the time the horses are brought to the starting gate until the race has been completed. Drivers shall be permitted to remove a foot from the stirrups during the course of the race solely for the purpose of pulling ear plugs and once these have been pulled, the foot must be placed back into the stirrup. If a driver’s foot is in or out of the stirrup, he or she shall not allow his/her foot to hit a horse in any manner; while driving #2 “POKER QUEEN” in Race 2, Wednesday, August 27, 2025. (Foot Out of Stirrup Contacting Horse.)

PENALTY: PHILIP GIESBRECHT is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00). (Repeat Offense).

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

MEETING: Track on 2, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada - September 2, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, FARRIER/PLATER, CHRISTOPHER ADAM BROWN, PERM. ADD.: WAWANESA, MANITOBA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 20, 1986, 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 #2 “GO ON BOW BOW” in Race 9, Sunday, August 24, 2025.

PENALTY: CHRISTOPHER BROWN 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 - August 31, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, JACQUES WILFRED LAMBERT, PERM. ADD.: RED DEER COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 14, 1982, 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 “NEEDABANKLOAN” in Race 9, Saturday, August 30, 2025.

PENALTY: JACQUES LAMBERT is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00). (Second Offence)

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

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - September 5, 2025

GROOM, ROBERT JOHN THACKER, PERM. ADD.: DAYSLAND, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. AUGUST 10, 1977, is hereby SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY FROM THE GROUNDS INCLUDING THE GRANDSTAND OF ALL ALBERTA RACETRACKS pending his appearance before the Board of Stewards.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 91(1)(2)(3)(4), 286, 296(1)(a)(d)(2)(b).

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - September 3, 2025

After having received confirmation of a POSITIVE TEST from Dynacare Laboratories dated August 27, 2025, for an illicit drug, JOCKEY, ANASTASIOS CHALARIS, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 7, 1986, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) AND DENIED THE PRIVILEDGES OF THE GROUNDS INCLUDING THE GRANDSTAND OF ALL ALBERTA RACETRACKS FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS.

Having served one (1) day, Mr. Chalaris is hereby SUSPENDED TWENTY-NINE (29) CALENDAR DAYS FROM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 TO OCTOBER 1, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). A negative test must be provided at the offender’s expense before re-instatement.

A reduced penalty may be considered after fourteen (14) days if the offender has met with, and received the approval from, the Manager, Backstretch Development, for re-instatement.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 294(1)(a)(b), 296(1)(a)(2)(a)(b), 298(1), 300(1)(c)(2)(c), and 301(1)(d).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid before re-instatement.

This ruling has been cancelled

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 5, 2025

JOCKEY, DANIEL TAVARES BRICENO, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 11, 1999, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for the misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more that six (6) times during the race) while riding #1 “ONE TOUGH CERVEZA” in Race 2, Saturday, August 2, 2025. (Third 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.