Saturday, 08 August 2026 15:59

Ruling T105-2026

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino, Alberta, Canada - August 8, 2026

JOCKEY, RICHARD MARK BALGOBIN, PERM. ADD.: VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B.: APRIL 1, 2008, is hereby SUSPENDED FROM RACE RIDING FOR ONE (1) DAY, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026, for allowing his mount #6 “SCOTTIE J” to drop in before being properly clear during the stretch run, causing the rider of #1 “JUSTASKINFORTRUBLE” (Rafael Zenteno Jr.) to take up sharply in Race 5, Friday, August 7, 2026. Therefore, #6, the second-place finisher was DISQUALIFIED from second and placed seventh.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 240, 271(1)(4), 276(1)(a)(2)(c), 286(1)(a), and 296(1)(a)(2)(b).

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: T105-2026
  • Ruling Date: Saturday, 08 August 2026
  • Involving: Richard Mark Balgobin
  • Infraction: Allow mount to drop in before clear
  • Judgement: Suspended from race riding for one race day, mount disqualified from 2nd to 7th
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