Ruling H051-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 5, 2025
OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, RODNEY RALPH THERRES, PERM. ADD.: LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 2, 1964, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “BLUE STAR ASPIRE” would be shipped into Century Downs Racetrack and Casino on Friday, July 4, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Policy No. RLP012 dated August 14, 2024.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1), 286(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling H050-2025
Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 5, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER, TRAINER, FARRIER/PLATER, GARRY LEONARD SCHEDLOSKY, PERM. ADD.: SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 5, 1958, 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 an incident involving the damaging of Century Downs property (stable gate) on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
PENALTY: Garry Schedlosky is hereby FULLY SUSPENDED AND DENIED THE PRIVILEGES OF THE GROUNDS AT ALL ALBERTA RACETRACKS (INCLUDING GRANDSTAND) FOR FOURTEEN (14) CALENDAR DAYS, JULY 7 THROUGH TO JULY 20, 2025 (INCLUSIVE).
Ruling H049-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 4, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER, PAUL BRENT DAVIES, PERM. ADD.: ARTHUR, ONTARIO, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 7, 1989, 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 “OYE COMO VA” in Race 9, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
PENALTY: PAUL DAVIES 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.
Ruling H048-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 4, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, PHILIP SYLVIO GIESBRECHT, PERM. ADD.: FORT SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 23, 1988, 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 “CATITUDE” in Race 1, Monday, June 30, 2025. (Foot Out of Stirrup.)
PENALTY: PHILIP GIESBRECHT 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.
Ruling H047-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - July 4, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER, ROBERT LESLIE WYSE, PERM. ADD.: ROCKYVIEW COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 31, 1984, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286; 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 unprofessional conduct on the morning of Friday, June 27, 2025 towards Century Downs track maintenance crew.
PENALTY: ROBERT WYSE 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.
Ruling H046-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - June 27, 2025
Having heard the appeal of OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, DAVID ADAM KELLY, PERM. ADD.: WHEATLAND COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 11, 1989, regarding HORSE RACING ALBERTA Ruling #57 dated August 24, 2024, whereas the penalty granted is a suspension of thirty (30) calendar days (driving only), August 26 to September 24, 2024 (inclusive).
The Appeal Tribunal has amended the thirty (30) day driving suspension imposed on Mr. Kelly and has hereby reduced the penalty to a ten (10) calendar day driving suspension from June 26 to July 5, 2025 (inclusive). In the event that any race days within that time frame are cancelled and HORSE RACING ALBERTA makes up races, the suspension shall apply to the make up days.
The appeal fee to be forfeited.
Ruling H045-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - June 27, 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 5, 1990, 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 “ITS TIME ICEMAN” in Race 1, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
PENALTY: LOGAN GILLIS 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.
Ruling H044-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - June 26, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, JACQUES WILFRED LAMBERT, PERM. ADD.: RED DEER COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 14, 1982, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286; A person violates these rules who, (a) in the opinion of the judges/stewards board, conducts themselves in a manner prejudicial to the best interest of horse racing (b) does not comply with these or any other rules; and Rule 287(1) A person violates these rules who (xxviii) uses profane or indecent language at a race track ; (xxx) disturbs the peace at a race track; for different incidents involving HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security and other participants in the barn area concerning the retention barn during the race card on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
PENALTY: JACQUES LAMBERT is hereby FINED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00). Mr. Lambert must also complete the “Respect In The Workplace” online program to be completed by July 10, 2025, and agree to conditions placed on his licence effective until December 31, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling H043-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - June 25, 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 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 “TELLURIDE HANOVER” in Race 10, Saturday, June 21, 2025.
PENALTY: TERRY KAUFMAN 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.
Ruling H039-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 11, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER,FARRIER/PLATER, THOMAS MICHAEL MILLER, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JANUARY 13, 1985, 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 “OUTRAGEOUS N FANCY” in Race 8, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
PENALTY: THOMAS MILLER 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.
Ruling H038-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 11, 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 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 horse “PIRATE BOOTY” in error, thereby causing an unnecessary scratch in Race 4 on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
PENALTY: TERRY KAUFMAN 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.
Ruling H037-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 11, 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 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 of Century Downs Racetrack and Casino on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, a horse that did not have a negative Coggins test.
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
Ruling H036-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 7, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, GROOM, JUSTIN RICHARD CURRIE, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: SEPTEMBER 19, 1991, did violate 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, May 31, 2025, that resulted in a POSITIVE SAMPLE TEST for MARIJUANA confirmed by Dynacare Laboratories on Thursday, June 4, 2025.
PENALTY: JUSTIN CURRIE is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) AND SUSPENDED AND DENIED PRIVILEDGES OF THE GROUNDS (INCLUDING GRANDSTAND) OF ALL RACETRACKS IN ALBERTA THAT COME UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF HORSE RACING ALBERTA FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS, JUNE 4 – 13, 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.
Ruling H042-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 15, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, ROBERT JOSEPH SABOURIN, JR., PERM. ADD.: EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JANUARY 20, 1961, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286; A person violates these rules who, (a) in the opinion of the judges/stewards board, conducts themselves in a manner prejudicial to the best interest of horse racing, or (b) does not comply with these or any other rules; and Rule 409; A horse properly declared may not be withdrawn or scratched from the race without permission of the Judges board; regarding “A BETTOR MOMENT” in Race 8 and “HERD IMMUNITY” in Race 10 on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
PENALTY: ROBERT SABOURIN, JR. 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.
Ruling H041-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 15, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, BLAINE PAUL COLE CHAPPELL, PERM. ADD.: STURGEON COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 17, 1991, 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 “OYE COMO VA” in Race 10, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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.
Ruling H040-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 15, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, NATHAN KEITH SOBEY, PERM. ADD.: STURGEON COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 17, 1991, 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 “OYE COMO VA” in Race 10, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
PENALTY: NATHAN SOBEY 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.
Ruling H035-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 6, 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 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 bringing onto the grounds of Century Downs Racetrack and Casino on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, a horse that did not have a negative Coggins test.
PENALTY: KELLY HOERDT is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid with ten (10) days.
Ruling H034-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 31, 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 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 in the race; while driving “DISCONTINUED” in Race 6, Saturday, May 24, 2025.
PENALTY: BRANDON CAMPBELL is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) and SUSPENDED ONE (1) RACE DAY, SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling H033-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 28, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/GROOM, CHRISTOPHER GEORGE CURRIE, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JULY 11, 1994, 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 his horse on the race track on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
PENALTY: CHRISTOPHER CURRIE 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.
Ruling H032-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 24, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, PHILIP SYLVIO GIESBRECHT, PERM. ADD.: FORT SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 23, 1988, 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 “SUNSHINEATTHEBEACH” in Race 9, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Foot out of stirrup contacting horse.)
PENALTY: PHILIP GIESBRECHT 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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