MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino, Alberta, Canada - August 21, 2026
After having received confirmation of a POSITIVE TEST from Dynacare dated August 13, 2026, for an illicit drug, JOCKEY, JOSE BLAS BOTELLO LULE, PERM. ADD.: OLDS, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: FEBRUARY 3, 1991, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) AND DENIED THE GROUNDS, INCLUDING THE GRANDSTAND, OF ALL ALBERTA RACETRACKS FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS. (First Offence)
Having served one (1) day of his suspension, Mr. Botello is hereby SUSPENDED TWENTY-NINE (29) CALENDAR DAYS FROM THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 TO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 (INCLUSIVE). A negative test must be provided at the offender’s expense before re-instatement.
As a condition of the jockey’s reinstatement and return to riding, the Board of Stewards directs that the jockey attend an assessment with a qualified addictions counsellor or substance use professional.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 294(1)(2)(b)(3), 295(1)(2), 296(1)(a)(2)(b), 298(1), 300(1)(c)(2)(c), and 301(1)(d).
Fine to be paid in full before reinstatement.