The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules, Part 2 Race Meetings \ Division 3 Weights, Allowances and Penalties
The following rule is AMENDED to read:
Rule 193 t Weight range in minor meetings
At minor thoroughbred *racing meets, no *horse may carry less than 120 pounds or more than 130 pounds in any *race, without the consent of the *stewards board.
A Quarter Horse entered in a race in Alberta may not carry less than 126 pounds and no more than 136 pounds in any *race, without the consent of the steward’s board.
Rule 193 t Weight range in minor meetings previously stated:
At minor thoroughbred *racing meets, no *horse may carry less than 120 pounds or more than 130 pounds in any *race, without the consent of the *stewards board.
A Quarter Horse entered in a race in Alberta may not carry less than 124 pounds or more than 130 pounds in any race, without the consent of the steward’s board.
Dated in the City of Edmonton
in the Province of Alberta
this 13th day of April 2026.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer
HORSE RACING ALBERTA
The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules, Part 2 Race Meetings \ Division 3 Weights, Allowances and Penalties
The following rule is AMENDED to read:
192 t Minimum weight in major meetings
In major thoroughbred *races,
(a) every *horse must carry at least 95 pounds weight, and
(b) except in *handicaps,
(i) 2-year old fillies are to be allowed 3 pounds, and
(ii) 3-year old or older fillies and mares are to be allowed 5 pounds before September 1, and 3 pounds after that date.
In major quarter horse *races,
(a) A Quarter Horse entered in a race in Alberta may not carry less than 126 pounds and no more than 136 pounds in any race, without the consent of the steward’s board.
192 t Minimum weight in major meetings previously stated:
In major thoroughbred *races,
(a) every *horse must carry at least 95 pounds weight, and
(b) except in *handicaps,
(i) 2-year old fillies are to be allowed 3 pounds, and
(ii) 3-year old or older fillies and mares are to be allowed 5 pounds before September 1, and 3 pounds after that date.
Dated in the City of Edmonton
in the Province of Alberta
this 13th day of April 2026.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer
HORSE RACING ALBERTA
MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - April 4, 2026
OWNER/TRAINER, LORNE STANLEY WEBB, PERM. ADD.: GIBBONS, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 6, 1973, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to be licensed as an Exercise Person while mounted on a horse in the barn area on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 33(1)(e), 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.
(If a fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the participant shall be suspended until the fine is paid in full, unless the Board of Stewards otherwise directs.)
MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - April 4, 2026
OWNER/TRAINER, LORNE STANLEY WEBB, PERM. ADD.: GIBBONS, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 6, 1973, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to wear a protective vest while mounted on a horse in the barn area on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286(a), 296(1)(a)(2)(a) and 343(1)(c).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
(If a fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the participant shall be suspended until the fine is paid in full, unless the Board of Stewards otherwise directs.)
MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - April 4, 2026
The EXERCISE PERSON, GROOM, PONY PERSON LICENCE, for BRIAN JACK WALPER, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. APRIL 22, 1958, is hereby CANCELLED WITHOUT PREJUDICE SO THAT HE MAY BE LICENSED IN ANOTHER CAPACITY (Racing Official Starter).
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - April 2, 2026
Having PAID his FINE and SATISFIED the REQUIREMENTS outlined in HORSE RACING ALBERTA Ruling 2026 – 17, dated February 3, 2026, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, JOHN “BRANDON” SCOTT CAMPBELL, PERM. ADD. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: JULY 5, 1983, is hereby RESTORED TO GOOD STANDING.
MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - April 8, 2026
OWNER, ANTHONY 'TONY' LOUIS LACZO, PERM. ADD.: WINFIELD, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. MAY 14, 1965, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for failing to notify HORSE RACING ALBERTA Security that the horse "CHICKAZETA" would be shipped into Century Mile Racetrack and Casino on Monday, April 6, 2026.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Policy 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.
If a fine remains unpaid after ten (10) days from its imposition, any licence held by the racing participant may be suspended until the fine is paid in full, unless the judges/stewards board otherwise directs.
MEETING: The Track on 2, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada - March 29, 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)(i); 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 and then subsequently come on when challenged; while driving #1 “JOE RICH” in Race 3, Sunday, March 22, 2026.
PENALTY: BLAKE PIWNIUK 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 8,2026 will result in license suspension.)
MEETING: The Track on 2, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada - March 29, 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 456(vii); A monetary penalty and/or suspension may be applied by the starter or by the Judges for any of the following violations contained in subsections (i)-(vii). In addition, the Judges may place the offending horse for a violation of subsections (iii), (iv) or (vi) of this rule: failure to come into position or remain in position on the gate; while driving #6 “WICKED FEELING” in Race 7, Sunday, March 22, 2026.
PENALTY: BLAKE PIWNIUK 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. (Failure to pay the fine by April 8,2026 will result in license suspension.)
MEETING: The Track on 2, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada - March 25, 2026
Regarding Race #5 on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the horse “NO FREE TRICKS” is hereby DISQUALIFIED and DECLARED UNPLACED and the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper is hereby instructed to redistribute the purse money as follows:
2nd - #5 “CAPTAINS HIDEAWAY”
3rd - #2 “GOTCHABYTHETOGA”
4th - #6 “BACK FOR ATTACK”
5th - #4 “GOTCHASBIGGUY”
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 286(a)(b), 288(g) and 296(1)(a)(2)(f)(g).