MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - August 25, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, AUTHORIZED AGENT, OWNER/TRAINER, TRAVIS WILLIAM ELLIS, PERM. ADD. TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, D.O.B.: JANUARY 22, 1992, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1); Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta licensed racetrack must provide proof of a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins test). The test must be dated within the past 12 months (365 days) and submitted at least 48 hours before admittance to the racetrack. Proof of the negative test must be reported to Horse Racing Alberta Security. For full requirements, refer to Policy RLP012 Equine Infectious Anemia Policy; for having a horse on the grounds with expired Coggins at CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK.
PENALTY: TRAVIS ELLIS is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid with ten (10) days.
MEETING: Track on 2, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada - August 21, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER/OWNER, DOUGLAS DICK STOUT, PERM. ADD.: CAMROSE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: SEPTEMBER 11, 1949, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1); Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta licensed racetrack must provide proof of a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins test). The test must be dated within the past 12 months (365 days) and submitted at least 48 hours before admittance to the racetrack. Proof of the negative test must be reported to Horse Racing Alberta Security. For full requirements, refer to Policy RLP012 Equine Infectious Anemia Policy; for having a horse on the grounds with expired Coggins at THE TRACK ON 2.
PENALTY: DOUG STOUT 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.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - August 18, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER/OWNER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, SHELLY SHANDALE ARSENAULT, PERM. ADD.: SHERWOOD PARK, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: JANUARY 2, 1974, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1): Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta licensed racetrack must provide proof of a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins test). The test must be dated within the past 12 months (365 days) and submitted at least 48 hours before admittance to the racetrack. Proof of the negative test must be reported to Horse Racing Alberta Security. For full requirements, refer to Policy RLP012 Equine Infectious Anemia Policy; for having a horse on the grounds with expired Coggins at CENTURY DOWNS.
PENALTY: SHELLY ARSENAULT 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.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - August 18, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, MATHEW PATRICK HOWLETT, PERM. ADD.: WEST ST. PAUL, MANITOBA, CANADA, D.O.B.: MAY 10, 2000, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1) Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta licensed racetrack must provide proof of a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins test). The test must be dated within the past 12 months (365 days) and submitted at least 48 hours before admittance to the racetrack. Proof of the negative test must be reported to Horse Racing Alberta Security. For full requirements, refer to Policy RLP012 Equine Infectious Anemia Policy; for having a horse on the grounds with expired Coggins at CENTURY DOWNS.
PENALTY: MATTHEW HOWLETT 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.
MEETING: Track on 2, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada - August 18, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER, LEE JAMES IBEY, PERM. ADD.: WHITECOURT, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. MARCH 10, 1988, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 298(1) and 300(1)(a); In accordance with Section 16 of the Act, a racing official designated to carry out inspections and other functions and duties under Section 16(1) may on, at or near a race track, on demand, take samples of breath and bodily fluids from a racing participant. A racing official or racing participant violates these rules if they report to work: with blood/alcohol concentration reading of more than 50 milligrams of alcohol in one hundred milliliters of blood.
PENALTY: LEE IBEY is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) AND SUSPENDED FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS (DRIVING ONLY), AUGUST 17 TO AUGUST 26, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). Having SERVED one (1) day of his SUSPENSION, Sunday, August 17, 2025, is hereby SUSPENDED NINE (9) MORE CALENDAR DAYS STARTING AUGUST 18 THOUGH TO AUGUST 26 (INCLUSIVE).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 296(1)(a)(2)(a)(b) and HORSE RACING ALBERTA Drug and Alcohol Policy dated September 1, 2019.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
MEETING: Track on 2, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada - August 18, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, In the opinion of the Board of Judges, GROOM/ TRAINER, JUSTIN RICHARD CURRIE, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: SEPTEMBER 19, 1991, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1) Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta licensed racetrack must provide proof of a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins test). The test must be dated within the past 12 months (365 days) and submitted at least 48 hours before admittance to the racetrack. Proof of the negative test must be reported to Horse Racing Alberta Security. For full requirements, refer to Policy RLP012 Equine Infectious Anemia Policy; for having two (2) horses on the grounds with expired Coggins at THE TRACK ON 2.
PENALTY: JUSTIN CURRIE is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - August 16, 2025
TRAINER, JOHN NORMAN BAXTER, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 31, 1944, having received a letter from a licensed medical professional and having signed a WAIVER that outlines his responsibilities and consequences of not wearing a protective safety vest, Mr. Baxter is excused from participating in HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 343(1)(c).
MEETING: Track on 2, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada - August 16, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, DAVID ADAM KELLY, PERM. ADD.: WHEATLAND COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: OCTOBER 11, 1989, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(1)(g); A driver shall not commit any of the following acts which are considered violations of driving rules: fail to set or maintain a pace comparable to a pace that the caliber of horses in the race are capable of, resulting in an excessively slow quarter or any other distance, considering track conditions, weather and circumstances confronted in the race; while driving “IMA PARTY BOY” in Race 6, Sunday, August 10, 2025.
PENALTY: DAVID KELLY is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) and SUSPENDED ONE RACE DAY (DRIVING ONLY), SUNDAY AUGUST 24, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - August 7, 2025
TRAINER/OWNER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, CHRISTOPHER RONALD LANCASTER, PERM. ADD.: AIRDRIE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JANUARY 1, 1991, having received a letter from a licensed medical professional and having signed a WAIVER that outlines his responsibilities and consequences of not wearing a protective safety vest, Mr. Lancaster is excused from participating in HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 343(1)(c).
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - August 7, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER, JUSTIN RICHARD CURRIE, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: SEPTEMBER 19, 1991, did violate (REPEAT OFFENCE) HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 296(1)(a)(2)(a)(b) and 300(1)(b)(c)(2)(c).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Drug and Alcohol Policy dated September 1, 2019, and HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 296(1)(a)(2)(a)(b) and 300(1)(b)(c)(2)(c) after supplying a BODY FLUID SAMPLE on Saturday, August 2, 2025, that resulted in a POSITIVE SAMPLE TEST for a NON ILLICIT DRUG confirmed by Dynacare Laboratories on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
PENALTY: JUSTIN CURRIE is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) AND SUSPENDED FROM BACKSTRETCH DUTIES FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS, AUGUST 7 – 16, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). Following his suspension, provided JUSTIN CURRIE pays his fine and provides a negative sample test at his own expense, he will be considered for re-instatement.
MEETING: The Track on 2, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada - August 3, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER, OWNER, CHRISTOPHER GEORGE CURRIE, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JULY 11, 1994, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286(a); A person violates these rules who, in the opinion of the judges/stewards board, conducts themselves in a manner prejudicial to the best interest of horse racing; by medicating the horses “MASTER OF LIBERTY”, “CASH ON DEMAND”, “BILLY BUXTON”’ in error, thereby causing unnecessary scratches in Races 1, 4 and 7 on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
PENALTY: CHRIS CURRIE is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 26, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER/OWNER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, CHRISTOPHER RONALD LANCASTER, PERM. ADD.: AIRDRIE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JANUARY 9, 1991, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286(a); A person violates these rules who, in the opinion of the judges/stewards board, conducts themselves in a manner prejudicial to the best interest of horse racing; for his conduct towards an HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security Investigator in the barn area on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
PENALTY: CHRIS LANCASTER 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.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 26, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, JAMES DAVID JUNGQUIST, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 11, 1978, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(2)(a)(ii)(c)(ii); 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 “TUFF AS BUFF” in Race 5, Wednesday, July 23, 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.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 25, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, BLAINE PAUL COLE CHAPPELL, PERM. ADD.: MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 13, 1996, 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 or out of the stirrup, he or she shall not allow his/her foot to hit a horse in any manner; while driving “SAUCY POSSE” in Race 3, Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Foot Out of Stirrup Contacting Horse.)
PENALTY: BLAINE CHAPPELL 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.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 24, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER/OWNER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, ROBERT JOHN PARISH, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. FEBRUARY 8, 1957, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1); Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta licensed race track must provide proof of a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins test). The test must be dated within the past 12 months (365 days) and submitted at least 48 hours before admittance to the race track. Proof of the negative test must be reported to Horse Racing Alberta Security. For full requirements, refer to Policy RLP012 Equine Infectious Anemia Policy; for having a horse on the grounds with an expired negative Coggins test.
PENALTY: ROBERT PARISH 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.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 24, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER, FARRIER/PLATER, TYLER RYAN REDWOOD, PERM. ADD.: OLDS, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 20, 1983 , did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286(a); A person violates these rules who, in the opinion of the judges/stewards board, conducts themselves in a manner prejudicial to the best interest of horse racing; for unprofessional conduct and Rule 287 (xxviii) uses profane or indecent language in the barn area. towards another licensee on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
PENALTY: TYLER REDWOOD is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00). MR. REDWOOD is also required to complete the ‘Respect In The Workplace’ online course at the HORSE RACING ALBERTA Century Downs Licensing office within 14 days.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 22, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, JOHN “BRANDON” SCOTT CAMPBELL, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JULY 5, 1983, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286(a); A person violates these rules who, in the opinion of the judges/stewards board, conducts themselves in a manner prejudicial to the best interest of horse racing; by violating the conditions of his licence, specifically (b)(i), for his unprofessional conduct and Rule 287 (xxviii) uses profane or indecent language in the Paddock Area following Race #10, Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
PENALTY: BRANDON CAMPBELL 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.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 15, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, RYAN KEITH GRUNDY, PERM. ADD.: AIRDRIE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 14, 1981, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(2)(a)(ii)(c)(ii); 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 “YOU PROMYST” in Race 8, Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
PENALTY: RYAN GRUNDY 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.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 15, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, JAMES DAVID JUNGQUIST, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 11, 1978, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 343(1)(c); Every person mounted or driving a horse on the premises of a race track must wear a securely fastened protective safety vest approved by the judges/stewards board; by not wearing a securely fastened safety vest while warming up his horse on the race track on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
PENALTY: JAMES JUNGQUIST 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
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 9, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, TYSON GARETT JACOBY, PERM. ADD.: OLDS, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 24, 1983, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(2)(a)(ii)(c)(ii); 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 “CREME CUSTARD” in Race 1, Saturday, July 5, 2025.
PENALTY: TYSON JACOBY 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.
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