Friday, 21 November 2025 23:10

Ruling H111-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino, Alberta, Canada - November 21, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, PHILIP SYLVIO GIESBRECHT, PERM. ADD.: FORT SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: DECEMBER 23, 1988, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(2)(a)(ii)(c)(i)(d)(i); 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 raise their hand(s) above their head; A driver, or the person in control of the horse, is required to: keep a line in each hand for the entire race, from the starter's call to the gate until the finish of the race, except for the purpose of adjusting equipment; while driving #3 “WESTCOAST MCCOY” in Race 13, Saturday, November 15, 2025.

PENALTY: PHILIP GIESBRECHT is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) AND SUSPENDED FROM DRIVING (RACING) FOR ONE DAY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025.

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

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H111-2025
  • Ruling Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
  • Involving: Philip Sylvio Giesbrecht
  • Infraction: Excessive use of whip
  • Judgement: Fined $300, suspended from driving for 1 day
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