Tuesday, 11 August 2026 20:10

Ruling T108-2026

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino, Alberta, Canada - August 11, 2026

JOCKEY, RIDGE MATTHEW BALGOBIN, PERM. ADD.: CARAPO, ARIMA, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, D.O.B.: APRIL 11, 1998, is hereby SUSPENDED FROM RACE RIDING FOR ONE (1) RACE DAY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026, for allowing his mount, #5 “STONEVICIOUS” to drift out under left-handed urging and impeding with the forward progress of #4 “LOVE PACK” (Brian Boodramsingh) during the stretch run in Race 3, Saturday, August 8, 2026. Therefore, #5 “STONE VICIOUS”, the first-place finisher was DISQUALIFIED from first and placed second.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 240, 271(1)(4), 276(1)(a)(2)(a)(c), 286(1)(a), and 296(1)(a)(2)(b).

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: T108-2026
  • Ruling Date: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
  • Involving: Ridge Matthew Balgobin
  • Infraction: Allow mount to drift out causing interference
  • Judgement: Suspended from race riding for one race day, mount disqualified from 1st to 2nd
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