Saturday, 04 April 2026 13:30

Ruling H039-2026

MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - April 4, 2026

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, MATHEW PATRICK HOWLETT, PERM. ADD.: WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA, D.O.B.: MAY 10, 2000, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1), 286(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a); 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. A person violates these rules who, in the opinion of the judges/steward board, conducts themselves in a manner prejudicial to the best interest of horse racing. The judges/stewards board may make an order, ruling or direction if it finds that a person has violated the Act, these or any other rules, track rules or conditions. The judges/stewards board may impose any one or more of the following sanctions: a fine not exceeding $100,000; for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “TENACIOUS HANOVER” would be shipped in to Century Downs Racetrack and Casino on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

PENALTY: MATHEW HOWLETT 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 April 14, 2026 will result in license suspension.)

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H039-2026
  • Ruling Date: Saturday, 04 April 2026
  • Involving: Mathew Patrick Howlett
  • Infraction: Fail to notify race office or security of horse shipping in, allow horse on grounds without negative Coggins test
  • Judgement: Fined $100
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