Friday, 25 July 2025 15:46

Ruling H058-2025

MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 25, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, BLAINE PAUL COLE CHAPPELL, PERM. ADD.: MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 13, 1996, 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 “SAUCY POSSE” in Race 3, Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Foot Out of Stirrup Contacting Horse.)

PENALTY: BLAINE CHAPPELL 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.

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H058-2025
  • Ruling Date: Friday, 25 July 2025
  • Involving: Blaine Paul Cole Chappell
  • Infraction: fail to keep both feet in stirrups, allow foot to come in contact with horse
  • Judgement: Fined $100
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