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Friday, 02 October 2026 12:49

Ruling H103-2026

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino, Alberta, Canada - October 2, 2026

According to HORSE RACING ALBERTA, TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, MATHEW PATRICK HOWLETT, PERM ADD: WEST ST. PAUL, MANITOBA, CANADA, D.O.B. MAY 10, 2000, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286, is hereby INDEFINITELY SUSPENDED FROM ALL RACETRACKS IN ALBERTA (INCLUDING GRANDSTAND) UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF HORSE RACING ALBERTA as of Sunday, October 4, 2026, pending review by the Director, Regulatory and Supervisor of Racing, Chuck Ibey, of an incident which occurred on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino involving the horse “THE GREAT CAPTAIN”.

The incident involved taking the horse “THE GREAT CAPTAIN” to the track between races and train the horse after being scratched from the 1st race on Saturday, September 26, 2026 for lameness by the Official Veterinarian.

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H103-2026
  • Ruling Date: Friday, 02 October 2026
  • Involving: Mathew Patrick Howlett
  • Infraction: Train a horse between races despite being on Vet List (Sep. 26, race #1) for lameness
  • Judgement: Indefinitely suspended from all racetracks in Alberta (including Grandstands) under supervision of Horse Racing Alberta
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