Thoroughbred Rulings Archive
Friday, 27 June 2025 21:27

Ruling T037-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - June 27, 2025

JOCKEY, DESMOND DELISLE BRYAN, PERM. ADD.: ST. PATRICKS, CHRIST CHURCH, BARBADOS, D.O.B. AUGUST 27, 1971, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00) for the misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #8 “HENRY’S GAMBLE” in Race 5, Tuesday, June 24, 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.

Friday, 27 June 2025 21:25

Ruling T036-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - June 27, 2025

JOCKEY, BRIAN EMMANUEL BOODRAMSINGH, PERM. ADD.: ARIMA, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, D.O.B. DECEMBER 27, 1991, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY DOLLARS ($320.00) for the misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #5 “WHO’S THAT BABY” in Race 1, Tuesday, June 24, 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.

Friday, 27 June 2025 21:23

Ruling T035-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - June 27, 2025

JOCKEY, DESMOND DELISLE BRYAN, PERM. ADD.: ST. PATRICKS, CHRIST CHURCH, BARBADOS, D.O.B. AUGUST 27, 1971, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) for the misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #7 “PATRIOTIC FREEDOM” in Race 4, Tuesday, June 24, 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.

Friday, 27 June 2025 21:21

Ruling T034-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - June 27, 2025

JOCKEY, TEVIN RAYON FOSTER, PERM. ADD.: KINGSTON, JAMAICA, D.O.B. JULY 3, 1994, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) for the misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #1 “LINCHPIN STORM” in Race 6, Tuesday, June 24, 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.

Friday, 27 June 2025 21:18

Ruling T033-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - June 27, 2025

JOCKEY, N’RICO PRESCOD, PERM. ADD.: BRIDGETOWN, ST MICHAEL, BARBADOS, D.O.B. OCTOBER 8, 1998, 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 #4 “LIGHT FAST FEET” in Race 5, Tuesday, June 24, 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.

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 21:16

Ruling T032-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - June 25, 2025

The horse “CROWN OF CAIRO” reported by the Official Veterinarian as having BLED (Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage) following the running of Race 1, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, is hereby PROHIBITED FROM RACING FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN (14) CALENDAR DAYS, JUNE 25 TO JULY 8, 2025 (INCLUSIVE). (First time occurrence.)

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

Friday, 20 June 2025 21:13

Ruling T031-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - June 20, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, EXERCISE PERSON, PONY PERSON, AUTHORIZED AGENT, CARSON LEONARD FREY, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 27, 1974, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00), for entering the horse “CHASE THE CHAOS” in the wrong race, necessitating a late Stewards Scratch in Race 6, on Friday, June 20, 2025.

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

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

Wednesday, 18 June 2025 13:54

Ruling T030-2025

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 the conduct of Owner, Max Gibb and the circumstances surrounding incidents on Monday, April 28, 2025, makes the following findings and sanctions.

Following three (3) separate notices issued to Mr. Gibb for a scheduled hearing into his behaviour, the third notice was hand delivered by a HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security Investigator, Mr. Gibb refused to accept the notice and responded with profane, disrespectful and unprofessional language toward the HORSE RACING ALBERTA Official attempting the delivery. Mr. Gibb did attend the Judges/Stewards Board Hearing on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 on a Teams Hearing.

Evidence presented during the hearing confirms that on April 28, 2025, at approximately 4:04 p.m., Mr. Gibb placed a telephone call to an appointed Steward. The Steward was at home, accompanied by his wife and the call was on speaker phone. During this call, Mr. Gibb used foul, abusive and disrespectful language toward a Steward.

This conduct constitutes a serious breach of the standards expected of licensed participants and is considered prejudicial to the best interests of horse racing.

OWNER, MAX GIBB is hereby FINED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) for his unprofessional and abusive conduct toward an appointed Racing Official on April 28, 2025.

Mr. Gibb is further directed to submit a formal written letter of apology to Steward, Scott Dahl. This letter must also be received by the Board of Judges/Stewards within ten (10) days. Failure to comply with the terms of this ruling may result in further disciplinary action as authorized under the Rules of HORSE RACING ALBERTA.

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. By Order of the Board of Judges/Stewards

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.

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 13:38

Ruling T028-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 17, 2025

TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, COLTON TREVOR REID, PERM. ADD.: MOSSLEIGH, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 22, 1988, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for his conduct towards Management of Century Mile Racetrack & Casino on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Mr. Reid will also be required to complete the “RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE” online program to be completed within fourteen (14) days by Wednesday, July 2, 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.

Sunday, 15 June 2025 23:06

Ruling T027-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 15, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, DAVID ARTHUR NICHOLSON, PERM. ADD.: EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JULY 7, 1963, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “DURA’S HAWKEYE” would be shipped in to Century Mile Racetrack and Casino on Sunday, June 8, 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.

Sunday, 15 June 2025 23:03

Ruling T026-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 15, 2025

JOCKEY, TEVIN RAYON FOSTER, PERM. ADD.: EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JULY 3, 1994, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #7 “LEGAL ASSASSIN” in Race 4, Friday, June 13, 2025. (Second offence.)

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.

Sunday, 15 June 2025 23:01

Ruling T025-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 15, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, RICHARD WILLIAM HEDGE, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. MAY 11, 1948, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “MANKS RISING STAR” would be shipped in to Century Mile Racetrack and Casino on Sunday, June 8, 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.

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 22:58

Ruling T024-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 11, 2025

OWNER/TRAINER, TAMARA CHERYL BAKER, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JANUARY 8, 1979, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “GURRIAN” would be shipped on to Century Mile Racetrack & Casino on Sunday, June 8, 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.

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 22:56

Ruling T023-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 10, 2025

TRAINER, EXERCISE PERSON, ROBERT WILLIAM HENSON, PERM. ADD.: MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 23, 1988, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “SULLA” (Pony) would be shipped in to Century Mile Racetrack & Casino on Saturday, June 7, 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.

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 22:53

Ruling T022-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 10, 2025

JOCKEY, LINTON LEON STEADMAN, PERM. ADD.: EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JULY 10, 1990, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($285.00) for the misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #7 “MAN AT THE PULPIT” in race 8, Saturday, June 7, 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.

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 22:50

Ruling T021-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 10, 2025

JOCKEY, DANE DAMAR ST AUBYN NELSON, PERM. ADD.: RED DEER, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. AUGUST 16, 1984, 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 a race) while riding #4 “STONE HOUSE” in Race 8, Saturday, June 7, 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.

Saturday, 07 June 2025 22:48

Ruling T020-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 7, 2025

JOCKEY, ANASTASIOS CHALARIS, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 7, 1986, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) for failing to report the correct weight to the Clerk of Scales for the fifth (5th) race on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Century Mile Racetrack and 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.

Saturday, 07 June 2025 22:44

Ruling T019-2025 (amended)

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 7, 2025

TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, JAMES ROBERT BROWN, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 26, 1962, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “PICAHOUSE” would be shipped in on June 6, 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.

Saturday, 07 June 2025 22:41

Ruling T018-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
June 7, 2025

JOCKEY, DESMOND DELISLE BRYAN, PERM. ADD.: EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. AUGUST 27, 1971, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($125.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #4 “PATRIOTIC FREEDOM” in Race 6, Friday, June 6, 2025. (First offence.)

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.