MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - August 7, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER, JUSTIN RICHARD CURRIE, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: SEPTEMBER 19, 1991, did violate (REPEAT OFFENCE) 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, August 2, 2025, that resulted in a POSITIVE SAMPLE TEST for a NON ILLICIT DRUG confirmed by Dynacare Laboratories on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
PENALTY: JUSTIN CURRIE is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) AND SUSPENDED FROM BACKSTRETCH DUTIES FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS, AUGUST 7 – 16, 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.