Saturday, 22 August 2026 16:23

Ruling H082-2026

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

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, TRAINER, AUTHORIZED AGENT, MATHEW PATRICK HOWLETT, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA D.O.B. MAY 10, 2000, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 134(2)(b)(ii)(3); If a horse is on EIPH certified list, its trainer or the trainer’s licensed representative must, before the horse competes, if a Standardbred, the trainer or his authorized representative must report with the horse to the test barn at the appointed time for the injection and assist if required, the administration of furosemide.  The stewards/judges board must scratch a horse from a race if the requirements of this section are not met;  thereby causing “IMA FIST FIGHT to be scratched from Race 4, Saturday, August 22, 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 August 31, 2026 will result in licence suspension.)

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H082-2026
  • Ruling Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026
  • Involving: Mathew Patrick Howlett
  • Infraction: Fail to report to test barn at appointed time, EIPH certified list
  • Judgement: Fined $100
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