Sunday, 31 August 2025 12:32

Ruling H083-2025

MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - August 31, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, JACQUES WILFRED LAMBERT, PERM. ADD.: RED DEER COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 14, 1982, did violate 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 “NEEDABANKLOAN” in Race 9, Saturday, August 30, 2025.

PENALTY: JACQUES LAMBERT is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00). (Second Offence)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H083-2025
  • Ruling Date: Sunday, 31 August 2025
  • Involving: Jacques Wilfred Lambert
  • Infraction: Excessive use of whip
  • Judgement: Fined $300 (second offence)
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