Wednesday, 27 May 2026 18:26

Ruling T030-2026

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino - May 27, 2026

Having spoken via telephone with GROOM, ROBERT JOHN THACKER, PERM. ADD.: DAYSLAND, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. AUGUST 10, 1977, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, regarding Ruling #107 dated September 5, 2025 issued by HORSE RACING ALBERTA; 

And having received confirmation from Dynacare Laboratory on August 29, 2025 that 

Mr. Thacker tested POSITIVE for an ILLICIT drug;

It is hereby ordered that Mr. Robert John Thacker was suspended from all Alberta racetracks, including grandstand access, for a period of thirty (30) calendar days and fined the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00);  

And further, having SERVED his SUSPENSION and PAID his FINE, Mr. Thacker must provide a negative drug sample satisfactory to the Board of Stewards prior to being eligible to apply for a 2026 HORSE RACING ALBERTA licence.

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: T030-2026
  • Ruling Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
  • Involving: Robert John Thacker
  • Infraction: Re: Ruling T107-2025
  • Judgement: Must provide negative sample satisfactory to Board of Stewards to be eligible for 2026 licensing
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