Saturday, 11 April 2026 13:39

Ruling H041-2026

MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada April 10, 202

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 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 the stirrup, he or she shall not allow his/her foot to hit a horse in any manner; while driving “UPLOADED” in Race 3, Saturday, April 4, 2026.

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.

(Failure to pay the fine by April 20, 2026 will result in license suspension.)

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H041-2026
  • Ruling Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026
  • Involving: Nathan Keith Sobey
  • Infraction: fail to keep both feet in stirrups on post parade, allow foot to come in contact with horse
  • Judgement: Fined $100
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