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Saturday, 22 August 2026 16:20

Ruling H081-2026

MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - August 22, 2026

In the opinion of the Board of Judges TRAINER, GORDON ALBERT ABBOTT, PERM. ADD.: SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B.: APRIL 16, 1962, 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 “TOFINO BEACH” on the grounds with expired Coggins at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.  

PENALTY: GORDON ABBOTT 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 August 31, 2026, will result in licence suspension.)

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H081-2026
  • Ruling Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026
  • Involving: Gordon Albert Abbott
  • Infraction: Allow horse on grounds with expired negative Coggins test
  • Judgement: Fined $100
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