MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - May 2, 2026
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, BLAINE PAUL COLE CHAPPELL,
PERM. ADD.: MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY, 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 racetrack 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 racetrack. 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 the horse “MACHYAGONADOBADBOY”on the grounds with expired Coggins at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.
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.
(Failure to pay the fine by May 12, 2026, will result in licence suspension.)
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - April 25, 2026
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER, BLAKE FRANCIS PIWNIUK, PERM. ADD.: MACNUTT, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 7, 1990, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458s (1)(d); A driver shall not commit any of the following acts which are considered violations of driving rules: take up or slow up in front of other horses so as to cause confusion or interference among the trailing horses; while driving “JOE RICH” in Race 10, Saturday, April 18, 2026.
PENALTY: BLAKE PIWNIUK is hereby SUSPENDED TWO RACE DAYS (DRIVING ONLY) MAY 1 AND MAY 2, 2026.
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - April 25, 2026
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, OUTRIDER, MARIE CHARLOTTE BROOKING, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. FEBRUARY 7, 1971, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1); Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta licensed racetrack 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 racetrack. 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 the horse “ALSACEINTHEHOLE” on the grounds with expired Coggins at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.
PENALTY: MARIE BROOKING 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.
(Failure to pay the fine by May 5, 2026 will result in licence suspension.)
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - April 21, 2026
TRAINER/OWNER, PAUL PATRICK TOLMAZOFF PERM ADD: SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B. MARCH 14, 1961, 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; and HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 287g(1)(iii); threatens or intimidates a racing official or racing participant or tries to do so.
The license of Paul Tolmazoff is hereby REVOKED BY THE BOARD OF JUDGES according to HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 296(2)(c).
Paul Tolmazoff shall not be eligible to re-apply for a HORSE RACING ALBERTA licence until April 21, 2028.
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada April 15, 2026
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, OUTRIDER, MARIE CHARLOTTE BROOKING, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. FEBRUARY 7, 1971, 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.
Marie Brooking will have conditions placed on her license effective immediately until December 31, 2026.
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - April 15, 2026
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, HAROLD RICHARD HAINING, PERM. ADD.: AIRDRIE, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JUNE 11, 1962, 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.
Mr. Haining will have conditions placed on his licence effective immediately until December 31, 2026.
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - April 10, 2026
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 racetrack 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 racetrack. 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 the horse “MATTEUSE” on the grounds with expired Coggins at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.
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.
(Failure to pay the fine by April 20, 2026 will result in license suspension.)
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada April 10, 202
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 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 the stirrup, he or she shall not allow his/her foot to hit a horse in any manner; while driving “UPLOADED” in Race 3, Saturday, April 4, 2026.
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.
(Failure to pay the fine by April 20, 2026 will result in license suspension.)
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canad - April 11, 2026
TRAINER/OWNER, PAUL PATRICK TOLMAZOFF PERM ADD: SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B. MARCH 14, 1961, 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; is hereby FULLY SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY UNTIL HE APPEARS BEFORE THE BOARD OF JUDGES.
MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - April 4, 2026
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, MATHEW PATRICK HOWLETT, PERM. ADD.: WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA, D.O.B.: MAY 10, 2000, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1), 286(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a); Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a HORSE RACING ALBERTA licensed racetrack 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 racetrack. Proof of the negative test must be reported to HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security. For full requirements, refer to Policy RLP012 Equine Infectious Anemia Policy. A person violates these rules who, in the opinion of the judges/steward board, conducts themselves in a manner prejudicial to the best interest of horse racing. The judges/stewards board may make an order, ruling or direction if it finds that a person has violated the Act, these or any other rules, track rules or conditions. The judges/stewards board may impose any one or more of the following sanctions: a fine not exceeding $100,000; for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse “TENACIOUS HANOVER” would be shipped in to Century Downs Racetrack and Casino on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
PENALTY: MATHEW HOWLETT 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.
(Failure to pay the fine by April 14, 2026 will result in license suspension.)