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Wednesday, 18 June 2025 13:44

Ruling T029-2025

MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
June 18, 2025

OWNER, MAX GERALD GIBB, PERM. ADD.: MILLARVILLE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JULY 13, 1941.

Having reviewed the complaint regarding Mr. Gibb’s conduct on Friday April 25, 2025, at Rocky Mountain Turf Club (Whoop-Up Downs) in Lethbridge, Alberta at the Information Meeting with the Alberta Community Thoroughbred Racing Association (ACTRA) regarding his intimidating and disrespectful encounter with a Racing Official. Evidence was presented at the Judges/Stewards Board Hearing Mr. Gibb attended on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, on a Teams Hearing.

Mr. Gibb expressed offensive and distasteful remarks toward a Racing Official while in attendance at the Information Meeting which were unprofessional and unprovoked by the Racing Official.

OWNER, MAX GIBB is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) and is further directed to submit a formal written apology letter to the Assistant Director, Regulatory & Supervisor of Security and Investigations, Theresa Sealy and a copy of the letter sent to the Board of Judges/Stewards within ten (10) days.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 9.1(g), 286(a), 287(1)(iii), 295(2)(b) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1)(2) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: T029-2025
  • Ruling Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2025
  • Involving: Max Gerald Gibb
  • Infraction: Express offensive and distasteful remarks towards a Racing Official during an Information Meeting with stakeholders
  • Judgement: Fined $250, directed to submit a formal written apology to the Assistant Director, Regulatory & Supervisor of Security and Investigations, copy to the Board of Judges/Stewards within 10 days
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