MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - June 30, 2026
In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER, JOHN RYAN ABBOTT, PERM. ADD.: SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B. MAY 3, 1985, 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 #5 “Y V FOUR ROSES” in Race 10, Friday, June 26, 2026.
PENALTY: JOHN ABBOTT is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) and SUSPENDED ONE (1) RACE DAY (DRVING ONLY), WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026.
In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10)days.
(Failure to pay the fine by July 10, 2026 will result in licence suspension.)