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Monday, 02 November 2026 14:12

Ruling T172-2026

MEETING: Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, Balzac, Alberta, Canada - November 2, 2026

JOCKEY, RIDGE MATTHEW BALGOBIN, PERM. ADD.: CARAPO, ARIMA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, D.O.B. APRIL 11, 1998, is hereby SUSPENDED FROM RIDING IN A RACE OPENING DAY OF THE 2027 RACING SEASON for misuse of the Riding Crop (by applying the riding crop more than six (6) times during the race) while riding #6 “KYSTONE” in Race 7, Saturday, October 31, 2026.  (Fourth offence.)

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 210(3)(d), 286(1)(a) and 296(1)(a)(2)(b).

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: T172-2026
  • Ruling Date: Monday, 02 November 2026
  • Involving: Ridge Matthew Balgobin
  • Infraction: Misuse of riding crop
  • Judgement: Suspended from race riding in a race opening day of the 2027 racing season (fourth offence)
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