Meeting: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino
March 14, 2025

WHEREAS on December 13, 2024, the Board of Judges issued Harness Ruling #98 against OWNER/TRAINER/DRIVER, PHILIP SYLVIO GIESBRECHT, PERM ADD.: FORT SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA, CANADA, D.O.B. DECEMBER 23, 1988, and WHEREAS on or about December 14, 2024, the Alberta Horse Racing Appeal Tribunal issued a stay of Harness Ruling #98 until a hearing of said appeal could occur; and WHEREAS the appeal of this ruling was scheduled for April 3 and April 4, 2025; and WHEREAS Mr. Giesbrecht and HORSE RACING ALBERTA have reached a resolution of the issues under appeal.

It is ordered by the Director, Regulatory and Supervisor of Racing that, for a violation of HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(2)(b)(v), to wit: 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; while driving “GRAMPIAN ROAD” in Race 8, Friday, December 6, 2024.

PHILIP SYLVIO GIESBRECHT is hereby SUSPENDED THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS (DRIVING ONLY) WITH CONDITIONS TO BE PLACED ON HIS LICENCE.

The thirty (30) day penalty is as follows, PHILIP SYLVIO GIESBRECHT , as agreed to by the parties, will be SUSPENDED AS FOLLOWS: September 7 to September 13, 2025, suspended (driving only); September 14, 2025, no suspension; September 15 to September 30, 2025, suspended (driving only); October 1 to October 7, 2025, suspended days are stayed.

Appeal fee to be forfeited.

By Order of the Director, Regulatory and Supervisor of Racing
J.C. Ibey