Harness Rulings Archive
Wednesday, 26 February 2025 00:07

Ruling H011-2025

Meeting: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
February 26, 2025

Having PAID his FINE and SATISFIED the REQUIREMENTS outlined in HORSE RACING ALBERTA Ruling #83 dated October 14, 2022, OWNER, GROOM, CHRISTOPHER GEORGE CURRIE, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JULY 11, 1994, is hereby RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING AND IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A 2025 HORSE RACING ALBERTA LICENCE WITH CONDITIONS.

By Order of the Director, Regulatory and Supervisor of Racing
J.C. Ibey

Tuesday, 11 February 2025 18:14

Ruling H010-2025

Meeting: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
February 11, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, FARRIER/PLATER, CHRISTOPHER ADAM BROWN, PERM. ADD.: WAWANESA, MANITOBA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 20, 1986, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(1)(p)(2)(a}(i)(iii}(b){v)(c); A driver shall not commit any of the following acts which are considered violations of driving rules: uses a whip in a brutal, excessive or indiscriminate manner. At any time while on the grounds of an 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: indiscriminate action, which is characterized by unrestrained or careless activity; aggressive action, which is characterized by inhumane, severe or brutal activity. The whip shall not be used on a horse in a race where the horse has passed the winning post at the finish of a race. 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; while driving "PULL THE TRIGGER" in Race 7, Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

PENALTY: CHRISTOPHER BROWN is hereby SUSPENDED THIRTY( 30) CALENDAR DAYS(DRIVING ONLY) FEBRUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 14 AND MARCH 29 THROUGH TO APRIL 25, 2025 (INCLUSIVE).

Tuesday, 11 February 2025 18:13

Ruling H009-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
February 11, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, FARRIER/PLATER, CHRISTOPHER ADAM BROWN, PERM. ADD.: WAWANESA, MANITOBA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 20, 1986, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(2)(a)(ii)(c)(ii); A driver shall not commit any of the following acts which are considered violations of driving rules: At any time while on the grounds of an 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 "PULL THE TRIGGER" in Race 8, Friday, February 7, 2025.

PENALTY: CHRISTOPHER BROWN is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

Tuesday, 11 February 2025 18:09

Ruling H008-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
February 11, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, MATHEW PATRICK HOWLETT, PERM. ADD.: WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA, D.O.B. MAY 10, 2000, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 287{1)(xiii)(a)(b); A person also violates these rules who, unless the person is the official veterinarian or a licensed veterinarian or an animal health technologist, has in their possession, or in their effects, or under their control, drugs, hypodermic syringes, needles, or any like paraphernalia at or near a race track or stable area, or in premises or accommodation occupied on or near the grounds of a race track; as the result of a barn search conducted on January 30, 2025.

PENALTY: MATHEW HOWLETT is hereby FINED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten {10) days.

Friday, 07 February 2025 08:51

Ruling H007-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
January 31, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, LOGAN KEATON GILLIS, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 4, 1990, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 456(ix); A monetary penalty and/or a suspension may be applied by the starter or by the Judges for any of the following violations contained in subsections (i)-(vii). In addition, the Judges may place the offending horse for a violation of subsections (iii), (iv) or (vi) of this rule: changes course or position, or swerves in or out, or bears in or out during any part of the race in a manner that compels another horse to shorten its stride or cause another driver to change course, take the horse back, or pull the horse out of its stride; while driving "VINNY N THE ICEMAN" in Race 7, Saturday, January 25, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 276(2)(a) "VINNY N THE ICEMAN" is DISQUALIFIED from 2nd and placed 6th.

PENALTY: LOGAN GILLIS is hereby SUSPENDED FOR TWO (2) RACE DAYS (DRIVING ONLY), FEBRUARY 5 AND FEBRUARY 8, 2025.

Friday, 07 February 2025 08:46

Ruling H005-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
January 29, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, KELLY ORVIN HOERDT, PERM. ADD. BEAUMONT, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: MARCH 19, 1966, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 460; Drivers shall keep both feet in the stirrups during the post parade, while in front of the grandstand, and from the time the horses are brought to the starting gate until the race has been completed. Drivers shall be permitted to remove a foot from the stirrups during the course of the race solely for the purpose of pulling ear plugs and once these have been pulled, the foot must be placed back into the stirrup. If a driver's foot is in the stirrup, he or she shall not allow his/her foot to hit a horse in any manner; while driving "LITE OF THE DRAGON" in Race 4, Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

PENALTY: KELLY HOERDT is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 08:48

Ruling H006-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
January 29, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, LOGAN KEATON GILLIS, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 4, 1990, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 223(1); Drivers must report to the paddock judge at least one hour before post time of any race in which they are programmed to driver, unless excused by the Judges; for being late for the breathalyzer on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

PENALTY: LOGAN GILLIS is hereby FINED THE SUM OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 08:43

Ruling H004-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
January 15, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER, OWNER, JAMES DAVID JUNGQUIST, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.8. OCTOBER 10, 1978, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(1)(i); A driver shall not commit any of the following acts which are considered violations of driving rules: take up or slow up in front of other horses and then subsequently come on when challenged; while driving "CARRO P PICASSO" in Race 5, Saturday, January 11, 2025.

PENALTY: JAMES JUNGQUIST is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS {$100.00).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 08:30

Ruling H003-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
January 15, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, AUTHORIZED AGENT, TRAINER/OWNER, ROBERT JOHN PARRISH, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. FEBRUARY 7, 1957, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1)(2); Any person who is responsible for a racehorse stabled on the grounds of a racetrack for the purpose of racing must ensure that a negative test for equine infectious anemia (Coggins test) dated in the preceding 12 months (365 days), has been issued with respect to that horse. No person may bring a horse onto the grounds of a racetrack or permit the entry of a horse onto the grounds of a racetrack, unless a certificate of a negative test for equine infectious anemia has been issued with respect to that horse in accordance with subsection (1); for having a horse on the grounds with an expired negative Coggins test.

PENALTY: ROBERT PARRISH is hereby FINED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

Sunday, 12 January 2025 18:03

Ruling H002-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
January 4, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER/DRIVER, JAMES DAVID JUNGQUIST, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 10, 1978, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 460; Drivers shall keep both feet in the stirrups during the post parade, while in front of the grandstand, and from the time the horses are brought to the starting gate until the race has been completed. Drivers shall be permitted to remove a foot from the stirrups during the course of the race solely for the purpose of pulling ear plugs and once these have been pulled, the foot must be placed back into the stirrup. If a driver's foot is in the stirrup, he or she shall not allow his/her foot to hit a horse in any manner (contacting horse); while driving "PONDER NO LONGER" in Race 2, Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

PENALTY: JAMES JUNGQUIST is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

Saturday, 04 January 2025 18:02

Ruling H001-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
January 4, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER/DRIVER, OWNER, FARRIER/PLATER, CHRISTOPHER ADAM BROWN, PERM. ADD.: WAWANESA, MANITOBA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 19, 1986, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 223(1); Drivers must report to the paddock judge at least one hour before post time of any race in which they are programmed to drive, unless excused by the Judges; for being late to the paddock with "PULL THE TRIGGER" in Race 3 on Friday, December 20, 2024.

PENALTY: CHRISTOPHER BROWN is hereby FINED THE SUM OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

Tuesday, 31 December 2024 18:00

Ruling H101-2024

Friday, 13 December 2024 23:06

Ruling H098-2024

Friday, 06 December 2024 23:24

Ruling H096-2024