Thoroughbred Rulings Archive
Saturday, 06 September 2025 11:25

Ruling T108-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - September 6, 2025

The horse “GONE NUTS” reported by the official veterinarian as having BLED (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage) following the running of Race 6, Friday, September 5, 2025, is hereby PROHIBITED FROM RACING FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN (14) CALENDAR DAYS, SEPTEMBER 6 TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). (First time occurrence.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 129(a).

Friday, 05 September 2025 12:27

Ruling T107-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - September 5, 2025

GROOM, ROBERT JOHN THACKER, PERM. ADD.: DAYSLAND, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. AUGUST 10, 1977, is hereby SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY FROM THE GROUNDS INCLUDING THE GRANDSTAND OF ALL ALBERTA RACETRACKS pending his appearance before the Board of Stewards.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 91(1)(2)(3)(4), 286, 296(1)(a)(d)(2)(b).

Wednesday, 03 September 2025 12:23

Ruling T106-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - September 3, 2025

After having received confirmation of a POSITIVE TEST from Dynacare Laboratories dated August 27, 2025, for an illicit drug, JOCKEY, ANASTASIOS CHALARIS, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 7, 1986, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) AND DENIED THE PRIVILEDGES OF THE GROUNDS INCLUDING THE GRANDSTAND OF ALL ALBERTA RACETRACKS FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS.

Having served one (1) day, Mr. Chalaris is hereby SUSPENDED TWENTY-NINE (29) CALENDAR DAYS FROM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 TO OCTOBER 1, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). A negative test must be provided at the offender’s expense before re-instatement.

A reduced penalty may be considered after fourteen (14) days if the offender has met with, and received the approval from, the Manager, Backstretch Development, for re-instatement.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 294(1)(a)(b), 296(1)(a)(2)(a)(b), 298(1), 300(1)(c)(2)(c), and 301(1)(d).

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid before re-instatement.

Tuesday, 02 September 2025 14:01

Ruling T105-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - September 2, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, DEANNE CATHERINE DAVIES, PERM. ADD.: SHERWOOD PARK, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 25, 1973, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) for the unprofessional conduct in the paddock area following the running of Race 4, Friday, August 29, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286(a), 287(1)(xxviii)(xxx) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 02 September 2025 13:59

Ruling T104-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - September 2, 2025

JOCKEY, N’RICO ROMARIO D’ANGELO PRESCOD, PERM. ADD.: BRIDGETOWN, ST. MICHAEL, BARBADOS, D.O.B. OCTOBER 8, 1998, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($400.00) for the misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #6 “MUCHO MAGIC” in Race 5, Saturday, Aug 30, 2025. (Fourth Offense.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 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.

Saturday, 30 August 2025 08:39

Ruling T103-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 30, 2025

JOCKEY, TEVIN RAYON FOSTER, PERM. ADD.: KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. JULY 3, 1994, is hereby SUSPENDED FROM RIDING FOR ONE (1) DAY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025, for allowing his mount #6 “LITTLE DID WE KNOW” the fourth-place finisher to drift in without being properly clear in Race 4, August 29, 2025, interfering with #1 “BANK DRAFT”, the fifth-place finisher. Therefore, #6 “LITTLE DID WE KNOW” was hereby DISQUALIFIED and placed fifth.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 240, 270(a), 271(1)(4), 276(1)(a)(b)(2)(a)(c), and 296(1)(a)(2)(b).

Saturday, 30 August 2025 08:36

Ruling T102-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 30, 2025

JOCKEY, KEIHTON ADOLFO NATERA INFANTE, PERM. ADD.: EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. AUGUST 7, 1986, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($400.00) for the misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #2 “MAD LUTHER” in Race 9, Friday, August 29, 2025. (Fourth Offense)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 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.

Saturday, 30 August 2025 08:16

Ruling T101-2025

This ruling has been cancelled

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 10:56

Ruling T100-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 26, 2025

JOCKEY, N’RICO ROMARIO D’ANGELO PRESCOD, PERM. ADD.: BRIDGETOWN, ST. MICHAEL, BARBADOS, D.O.B. OCTOBER 8, 1998, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) for the misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #9 “ATTACK” in Race 9, Saturday, Aug 23, 2025. (Third Offense)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 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.

Saturday, 23 August 2025 23:06

Ruling T099-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 23, 2025

JOCKEY, MAURICIO GARCIA MALVAEZ, PERM. ADD.: EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. AUGUST 27, 1996, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #4 “GO MAMA” in Race 4, Friday, August 22, 2025. (Third offense.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 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.

Saturday, 23 August 2025 23:04

Ruling T098-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 23, 2025

JOCKEY, LINTON LEON STEADMAN, PERM. ADD.: KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. JULY 10, 1990, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to report the correct weight to the Clerk of Scales for Race 3, Friday, August 22, 2025, at Century Mile Racetrack & Casino.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 228(4), 230(1), and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Friday, 22 August 2025 19:41

Ruling T097-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 22, 2025

ASSISTANT TRAINER, EXERCISE PERSON, PONY PERSON, JODIE LEE IRENE HIESINGER, PERM. ADD.: EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JUNE 20, 1991, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “HENDRIX” would be shipped in to Century Mile Racetrack and Casino on Wednesday, August 20, 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.

Friday, 22 August 2025 19:37

Ruling T096-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino August 22, 2025

OUTRIDER, BARRY DALE HODGSON, PERM. ADD.: WETASKIWIN, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: MARCH 9, 1961, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) for his unprofessional conduct towards another licensee during training hours on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286(a), 287(1)(iii)(xxvii)(xxx) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 19 August 2025 19:34

Ruling T095-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 19, 2025

THIS RULING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Friday, 15 August 2025 14:12

Ruling T094-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 15, 2025

TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, PONY PERSON, THOMAS ‘TIMOTHY’ RYCROFT, PERM. ADD.: WINFIELD, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. MAY 30, 1963, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) regarding his unprofessional conduct towards racing officials (Stewards) on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286, 287(1)(iii)(xxx) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Tuesday, 12 August 2025 14:10

Ruling T093-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 12, 2025

JOCKEY, MAURICIO GARCIA MALVAEZ, PERM. ADD.: EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. AUGUST 27, 1996, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY DOLLARS ($270.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #5 “PUMP THE BRAKES” in Race 7, Saturday, August 9, 2025. (Second offense.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 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.

Saturday, 09 August 2025 12:18

Ruling T092-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 9, 2025

After receiving confirmation of a POSITIVE TEST from Dynacare, dated August 6, 2025, for an illicit drug, OWNER/TRAINER, TAMARA CHERYL BAKER, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JANUARY 8, 1979, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($350.00) AND DENIED THE PRIVILIGES OF THE GROUNDS INCLUDING THE GRANDSTAND OF ALL ALBERTA RACETRACKS FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS.

Ms. Baker is hereby SUSPENDED FOR THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS FROM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025 TO THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). A negative test must be provided at the offender’s expense before re-instatement. (Second Offense)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 296(1)(a)(2)(a)(b), 298(1), 300(1)(c)(2)(c), and 301(1)(d).

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

Saturday, 09 August 2025 12:15

Ruling T091-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 9, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, ANDERSON DACOSTA WARD, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 25, 1968, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for entering an ineligible horse “BARAK” in Race 7, Saturday, August 9, 2025, therefore necessitating a late Stewards Scratch.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286, 287(1)(vii), and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Saturday, 09 August 2025 12:10

Ruling T090-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 9, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, EXERCISE PERSON, PONY PERSON, AUTHORIZED AGENT, GONZALO ANDRES ANDERSON RODRIGUEZ, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. MARCH 9, 1988, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to have a representative at the stall to witness the administration of furosemide (Lasix) for the horse “SAXON SAGA” programmed to run in Race 3, Friday, August 8, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 134(2)(b)(3), 190, 286, and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).

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

Friday, 08 August 2025 12:08

Ruling T089-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - August 8, 2025

JOCKEY, RASHAUN DELANO TRISTAN GRIFFITH, PERM. ADD.: EDEN LODGE, ST. MICHAEL, BARBADOS, D.O.B. OCTOBER 18, 1997, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for the misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #2 “HOPE SHINES” in Race 2, Monday, August 4, 2025. (First offense)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 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.