MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
June 6, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, KELLY ORVIN HOERDT, PERM. ADD. BEAUMONT, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B.: MARCH 19, 1966, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 123(1) Any person responsible for a horse stabled at a Horse Racing Alberta licensed race track 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 race track. 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 bringing onto the grounds of Century Downs Racetrack and Casino on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, a horse that did not have a negative Coggins test.
PENALTY: KELLY HOERDT is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid with ten (10) days.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 31, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, JOHN BRANDON SCOTT CAMPBELL, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JULY 5, 1983, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(1)(g); A driver shall not commit any of the following acts which are considered violations of driving rules: fail to set or maintain a pace comparable to a pace that the caliber of horses in the race are capable of, resulting in an excessively slow quarter or any other distance, considering track conditions, weather and circumstances in the race; while driving “DISCONTINUED” in Race 6, Saturday, May 24, 2025.
PENALTY: BRANDON CAMPBELL is hereby FINED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) and SUSPENDED ONE (1) RACE DAY, SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
June 3, 2025
OWNER/TRAINER, HEIDI LEIGH DEROCHE, PERM. ADD.: BROWNING, MONTANA, U.S.A., D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 13, 1986, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for entering an ineligible horse (HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 339g: Claiming rules in other jurisdictions recognized in Alberta) thereby causing #1 “RUN SMITTY RUN” to be a Steward’s scratch from Race 7, Sunday, June 1, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
June 3, 2025
JOCKEY, ANTONIO LARIOS, PERM. ADD.: NOVCALPANDE, JOANEZ, MEXICO, D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 17, 1998, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop while riding #6 “MAYBE SOMETIME” in Race 5, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (First offence).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 210(3)(d) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
May 31, 2025
JOCKEY, GARFIELD GORDON, PERM. ADD.: PORTMORE, JAMAICA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 22, 1970, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for misuse of the Riding Crop while riding #3 “THE COMRIE RULE” in Race 5, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (First offence.)
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 210(3)(d) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
MEETING: Whoop-Up Downs, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
May 28, 2025
TRAINER, OWNER, DEAN CURTIS CAMERON, PERM. ADD.: SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, D.O.B. JANUARY 3, 1966, is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) for entering an ineligible horse (HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 339g: Claiming rules in other jurisdictions recognized in Alberta) thereby causing #6 “PICAHOUSE” to be a Steward’s scratch from Race 7, Saturday, May 24, 2025.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rules 147(3)(a), 287(1)(vii) and 296(1)(a)(2)(a).
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297 fine to be paid within ten (10) days.
MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
May 27, 2025
JOCKEY, ANASTASIOS TASSO CHALARIS, PERM. ADD.: LEDUC COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. OCTOBER 7, 1986, 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 #6 “ZICATELA” in Race 5 on Saturday, May 24, 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.
MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
May 17, 2025
JOCKEY, KEIMAR CORY KASEAN TROTMAN, PERM. ADD.: CHARLESTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA, U.S.A., D.O.B. SEPTEMBER 26, 1997, is hereby SUSPENDED FOR ONE (1) RACE DAY, SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025, for allowing his mount #1 “OAK BAY QUALITY” to drift out under left-handed urging in the stretch run in Race 4, Friday, May 16, 2025, causing interference to #2 “HARBOR DANCER”. Therefore, first place finisher “OAK BAY QUALITY” was DISQUALIFIED from first and placed third.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 240, 270(a), 271(1), 276(1)(a)(b)(2)(a)(c) and 296(1)(a)(2)(b).
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 28, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/GROOM, CHRISTOPHER GEORGE CURRIE, PERM. ADD.: CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. JULY 11, 1994, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 343(1)(c); Every person mounted or driving a horse on the premises of a race track must wear a securely fastened protective safety vest approved by the judges/stewards board; by not wearing a securely fastened safety vest while warming his horse on the race track on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
PENALTY: CHRISTOPHER CURRIE 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.
MEETING: Century Downs, Balzac, Alberta, Canada
May 24, 2025
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, PHILIP SYLVIO GIESBRECHT, PERM. ADD.: FORT SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 23, 1988, 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 or out of the stirrup, he or she shall not allow his/her foot to hit a horse in any manner; while driving “SUNSHINEATTHEBEACH” in Race 9, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Foot out of stirrup contacting horse.)
PENALTY: PHILIP GIESBRECHT 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.