Community Rulings Archive
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 12:38

Ruling B027-2025

MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - August 13, 2025

The CONDITIONAL LICENCE of OWNER, PONY PERSON, FARRIER/PLATER, DILLON ALEXANDER MCCONAGHIE, PERM. ADD.: CHAMPION, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 5, 1995, is hereby REVOKED for failing to provide a confirmation bodily fluid sample when requested to do so by HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security Investigator, Dale Moore on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Mr. McConaghie’s conditional licence is hereby REVOKED AND IS FULLY SUSPENDED AND DENIED THE PRIVILEGES OF THE GROUNDS (INCLUDING GRANDSTAND) AT ALL ALBERTA RACE TRACKS.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 47, 50(1)(2), 89(a)(b)(c), 91(2)(3)(4)(5), 95(a)(b), 98, 286, 296(1)(2)(b)(c)(d)(e), 298(1)(2), 300(1)(c)(2)(c) and 302.

Saturday, 09 August 2025 13:58

Ruling B026-2025

MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - August 9, 2025

JOCKEY, ANDREW POON, PERM. ADD.: PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOGAGO, D.O.B. JUNE 17, 1997, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop while riding #4 “QUALITY GRANDSON” in Race 7, Saturday, August 2, 2025. (Considered a 3rd offence.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 210(3)(d) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 05 August 2025 13:55

Ruling B025-2025

MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - August 5, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, EXERCISE PERSON, PONY PERSON, LYLE WILLIAM MAGNUSON, PERM. ADD.: KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON, U.S.A., D.O.B. JANUARY 1, 1953, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for entering an ineligible horse (does not qualify for the conditions of the race) thereby causing #3 “TURBO CHICK” to be a Steward’s scratch from Race 1, Saturday, August 2, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 13:23

Ruling B024-2025

MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - July 29, 2025

JOCKEY, LARRIS HUGH ALLEN, PERM. ADD.: ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 27, 1976, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop while riding #1 “LTTLE J P” in Race 6, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (Second offence.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 210(3)(d) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 13:21

Ruling B023-2025

MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - July 29, 2025

OCKEY, ANDREW POONJ, PERM. ADD.: PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, D.O.B. JUNE 17, 1997, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for allowing his mount #2 “VICTORY LINE” to come in during the run around the last turn when not clear, interfering with #1 “BLUE JEANS N BEER” on his inside thereby causing #2 “VICTORY LINE” to be DISQUALIFIED from 4th and placed 5th in Race 2, Saturday, July 26, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 13:17

Ruling B022-2025

MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - July 22, 2025

JOCKEY, JOSE ODILION ROCHA, PERM. ADD.: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, D.O.B. APRIL 29, 1969, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for allowing his mount #2 “THISISMYSTORY” to come in entering the last turn when not clear, interfering with #1 “DOT AND DASH” on his inside thereby causing “THISISMYSTORY” to be DISQUALIFIED from 2nd and placed 3rd in Race 6, Saturday, July 19, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2)(a)(c) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 22 July 2025 13:15

Ruling B021-2025

MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - July 22, 2025

JOCKEY, ODEEN ANTHONY EDWARDS, PERM. ADD.: ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 4, 1993, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop while riding #6 “VAPER” in Race 2, Saturday, July 19, 2025. (First offence.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 210(3)(d), and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 14:10

Ruling B020-2025

MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - July 15, 2025

JOCKEY, GARFIELD AUGUSTUS GORDON, PERM. ADD.: PORTMORE, ST. KATHERINE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 22, 1990, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for allowing his mount #4 “SON O’ SANPETE” to come out during the stretch run, bumping and interfering with #3 “STREETLIGHT PEOPLE” on his outside thereby causing #4 “SON O’ SANPETE” to be DISQUALIFIED from 1st and placed 2nd in Race 7, Sunday, July 13, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 14:07

Ruling B019-2025

MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - July 15, 2025

JOCKEY, TREVOR WAYNE SIMPSON, PERM. ADD.: KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. FEBRUARY 19, 1969, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for allowing his mount #5 “CROWN RULER” to come in when not clear entering the first turn, interfering with #4 “EKATI’S ZOOM ZOOM” on his inside, thereby causing #5 “CROWN RULER” to be DISQUALIFIED from 1st and placed 6th in Race 6, Sunday, July 13, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 14:04

Ruling B018-2025

MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - July 15, 2025

JOCKEY, LINTON LEON STEADMAN, PERM. ADD.: KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. JULY 10, 1990, is hereby SUSPENDED FROM RIDING FOR ONE (1) RACE DAY, SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025, for allowing his mount #5 “ALLURING ALI” to come in when not clear entering the first turn, interfering with #4 “ANNA’S GIRL”, #2 “DELTA SUNRISE” and #1 “FLASHING JOKER” on his inside, thereby causing #5 “ALLURING ALI” to be DISQUALIFIED from 2nd and placed 5th in Race 2, Sunday, July 13, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2)(4) and 296(1)(a)(2)(b).

Tuesday, 15 July 2025 13:59

Ruling B017-2025

MEETING: Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada - July 15, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, ELAINE LUCILLE EDWARDS, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 23, 1961, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to have the proper qualified work for the horse #3 “I SAID QUIET” on file with the Racing Secretary thereby causing the horse to be a Steward’s scratch from Race 2, Sunday, July 13, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 164(1)(d), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Wednesday, 02 July 2025 18:02

Ruling B016-2025

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - July 2, 2025

“SOFIA STRONG” reported by the Official Veterinarian as having BLED (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage) following the running of Race 8, Sunday, June 29, 2025, is hereby PROHIBITED FROM RACING FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN (14) CALENDAR DAYS, JUNE 30 THROUGH TO JULY 13, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). First time occurrence.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 129(a).

Wednesday, 02 July 2025 17:59

Ruling B015-2025

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - July 2, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, DEAN CURTIS CAMERON, PERM. ADD.: SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, D.O.B. JANUARY 3, 1966, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to have the proper qualified work for the horse #5 “ALTITUDE” on file with the Racing Secretary thereby causing the horse to be a Stewards scratch from Race 10, Saturday, June 28, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 164(1)(c), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Wednesday, 02 July 2025 17:56

Ruling B014-2025

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - July 2, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, COLTEN CHARLES MEAD, PERM. ADD.: LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 20, 2000, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to have the proper qualified work for the horse #2 “LUCKY LUKE” on file with the Racing Secretary thereby causing the horse to be a Stewards scratch from Race 10, Saturday, June 28, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 164(1)(c), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Wednesday, 02 July 2025 17:52

Ruling B013-2025

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - July 2, 2025

JOCKEY, RYAN ANTHONY NELSON, PERM. ADD.: PORTMORE, ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. JULY 17, 1993, is hereby SUSPENDED FROM RIDING FOR THREE (3) RACE DAYS, SUNDAY, JULY 6 AND SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JULY 12 AND 13, 2025, for allowing his mount #3 “B B CITI STORM” to come in when not clear, interfering and causing #2 “STREET ALYBYE” on his inside to hit the rail and unseat the rider thereby causing #3 “B B CITI STORM” to be DISQUALIFIED from 3rd and declared UNPLACED in Race 1, Saturday, June 28, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271, 276(1)(2)(4) and 296(1)(a)(2)(b)(g).

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

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 20:48

Ruling B012-2025

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - June 17, 2025

“STREET ART” reported by the Official Veterinarian as having BLED (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage) following the running of Race 1, Sunday, June 15, 2025, is hereby PROHIBITED FROM RACING FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN (14) CALENDAR DAYS, JUNE 16 THROUGH TO JUNE 29, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). (First time occurrence.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 129(a).

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 20:44

Ruling B011-2025

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - June 17, 2025

JOCKEY, LARRIS HUGH ALLEN, PERM. ADD.: KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 27, 1976, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for allowing his mount #2 “STREET ART” to come in before being properly clear during the stretch run, interfering with #1 “FLASH OF GLORY” on his inside thereby causing #2 “STREET ART” to be DISQUALIFIED from 1st and placed 3rd in Race 1, Sunday, June 15, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 240, 270(a), 271(4), 276(1)(2)(a)(c) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 20:40

Ruling B010-2025

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - June 17, 2025

JOCKEY, RYAN ANTHONY NELSON, PERM. ADD.: PORTMORE, ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. JULY 17, 1993, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for his unprofessional conduct following the running of Race 7 while on the track and in the jockey’s quarters on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 84(a), 286(g) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 03 June 2025 18:21

Ruling B009-2025

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
June 3, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, HEIDI LEIGH DEROCHE, PERM. ADD.: BROWNING, MONTANA, U.S.A., D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 13, 1986, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for entering an ineligible horse (HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 339g: Claiming rules in other jurisdictions recognized in Alberta) thereby causing #1 “RUN SMITTY RUN” to be a Steward’s scratch from Race 7, Sunday, June 1, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 03 June 2025 18:19

Ruling B008-2025

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
June 3, 2025

JOCKEY, ANTONIO LARIOS, PERM. ADD.: NOVCALPANDE, JOANEZ, MEXICO, D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 17, 1998, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop while riding #6 “MAYBE SOMETIME” in Race 5, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (First offence).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 210(3)(d) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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