Friday, 05 December 2025 18:12

Ruling H123-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino, Alberta, Canada - December 5, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER/DRIVER, TERRY DEAN KAUFMAN, PERM. ADD.: ALDERGROVE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B.: JUNE 18, 1973, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458 (2)(a)(ii)(c)(ii); At any time while on the grounds of Association, it is a violation of the Rules for a driver, or the person in control of the horse, to engage in any of the following actions with respect to their driving conduct: excessive action, which is characterized by unreasonable quantity or degree, including using the whip continuously and/or without allowing the horse time to respond; At any time while on the grounds of an Association, the whip shall only be used for safety purposes and for very light encouragement. The only movement allowed to encourage a horse is a movement of the wrist. It is a violation of the Rules for a driver, or the person in control of the horse, to use the whip to hit or make contact with the horse as follows: to use more than acceptable wrist action; while driving #9 “TELLURIDE HANOVER” in Race 8, Saturday, November 29,2025. (Third offense).

PENALTY: TERRY KAUFMAN is hereby SUSPENDED THREE (3) RACE DAYS (DRIVING ONLY) DECEMBER 12, 13, AND 19, 2025.

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H123-2025
  • Ruling Date: Friday, 05 December 2025
  • Involving: Terry Dean Kaufman
  • Infraction: Excessive use of whip
  • Judgement: Suspended from driving for 3 days
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