Friday, 03 July 2026 13:58

Ruling H067-2026

MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 3, 2026

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER, OWNER, FARRIER/PLATER, PRESTON DOUGLAS SHAW, PERM. ADD.: RED DEER COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 19, 1994, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(1)(g);  A driver shall not commit any of the following acts which are considered violations of driving rules:  fail to set or maintain a pace comparable to a pace that the caliber of horses in the race are capable of, resulting in an excessively slow quarter or any other distance, considering track conditions, weather and circumstances in the race; while driving #3 “MIGHTY DUKE” in Race 2, Friday, June 26, 2026.

PENALTY:  PRESTON SHAW is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) and SUSPENDED ONE (1) RACE DAY (DRIVING ONLY), FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026.

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

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H067-2026
  • Ruling Date: Friday, 03 July 2026
  • Involving: Preston Douglas Shaw
  • Infraction: Fail to set or maintain pace of class
  • Judgement: Fined $100, suspended for one race day (driving only)
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