Tuesday, 11 February 2025 18:14

Ruling H010-2025

Meeting: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
February 11, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, FARRIER/PLATER, CHRISTOPHER ADAM BROWN, PERM. ADD.: WAWANESA, MANITOBA, CANADA, D.O.B. NOVEMBER 20, 1986, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(1)(p)(2)(a}(i)(iii}(b){v)(c); A driver shall not commit any of the following acts which are considered violations of driving rules: uses a whip in a brutal, excessive or indiscriminate manner. At any time while on the grounds of an Association, it is a violation of the Rules for a driver, or the person in control of the horse, to engage in any of the following actions with respect to their driving conduct: indiscriminate action, which is characterized by unrestrained or careless activity; aggressive action, which is characterized by inhumane, severe or brutal activity. The whip shall not be used on a horse in a race where the horse has passed the winning post at the finish of a race. At any time while on the grounds of an Association, the whip shall only be used for safety purposes and for very light encouragement. The only movement allowed to encourage a horse is a movement of the wrist; while driving "PULL THE TRIGGER" in Race 7, Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

PENALTY: CHRISTOPHER BROWN is hereby SUSPENDED THIRTY( 30) CALENDAR DAYS(DRIVING ONLY) FEBRUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY 14 AND MARCH 29 THROUGH TO APRIL 25, 2025 (INCLUSIVE).

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H010-2025
  • Ruling Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2025
  • Involving: Christopher Adam Brown
  • Infraction: Indescriminate whipping past finish line
  • Judgement: Suspended from driving for 30 days
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