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.
Ruling H019-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
April 23, 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 286(a); 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; and Rule 287(1)(xxx); person also violates these rules who, (xxx) disturbs the peace at a race track; for an altercation in the Paddock following Race 7, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
PENALTY: JAMES JUNGQUIST 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 within ten (10) days.
Ruling H031-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 16, 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(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 “ROCKIN ROLLER” in Race 8, Saturday, May 10, 2025.
PENALTY: BRANDON CAMPBELL 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 H030-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 10, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, BLAINE PAUL COLE CHAPPELL, PERM. ADD.: OLDS, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 13, 1996, 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, a horse that did not have a negative Coggins test.
PENALTY: BLAINE CHAPPELL 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 H029-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 10, 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 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 three (3) horses on the grounds with expired Coggins at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.
PENALTY: NATHAN SOBEY is hereby FINED THE SUM THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling H028-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 10, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER, OWNER, FARRIER/PLATER, PRESTON DOUGLAS SHAW, PERM. ADD.: CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 19, 1994, 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 “HESHUMBLENKIND” in Race 7, Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
PENALTY: PRESTON SHAW is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY DOLLARS ($140.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling H027-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 10, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER/DRIVER, FARRIER/PLATER, MICHAEL RILEY HENNESSY, PERM. ADD: LACOMBE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. FEBRUARY 3, 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 “RISON STAR” in Race 6, Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
PENALTY: MICHAEL HENNESSY is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($175.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling H026-2025
MEETING:
Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 10, 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 “SANDRAS MYSTERY” in Race 4, Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
PENALTY: BRANDON CAMPBELL is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN DOLLARS ($217.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling H025-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 7, 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 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 entering the horse “MAJESTIC PRINCE” in the wrong race, thereby causing an unnecessary scratch on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
PENALTY: ROBERT PARRISH 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 H024-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 3, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, AUTHORIZED AGENT, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, 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 confronted in the race; while driving “PROMISING SHADOW” in Race 7, Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
PENALTY: BRANDON CAMPBELL is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($157.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
Ruling H023-2025
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
April 30, 2025
Having PAID his FINE and SATISFIED the REQUIREMENTS outlined in HORSE RACING ALBERTA Ruling #16 dated April 18, 2025, AUTHORIZED AGENT, FARRIER/PLATER, TRAINER/OWNER, BRENT FRANK BODOR, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JUNE 3, 1968, is hereby RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING as of April 30, 2025.