MEETING: The Track On 2, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada - August 25, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER, FARRIER/PLATER, THOMAS MICHAEL MILLER, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JANUARY 13, 1985, did violate (SECOND OFFENCE)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 “HESTONSFREECHIPS” in Race 4, Sunday, August 10, 2025.

PENALTY: THOMAS MILLER 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.