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Saturday, 25 October 2025 18:06

Ruling H101-2025

MEETING: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino, Alberta, Canada - October 25, 2025

In the opinion of the Board of Judges, DRIVER, DAVID PAUL HUDON, PERM. ADD.: SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, D.O.B.: FEBRUARY 16, 1964, did violate HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 458(2)(a)(ii)(c)(i)(d)(i); 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: excessive action, which is characterized by unreasonable quantity or degree, including using the whip continuously and/or without allowing the horse time to respond; 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. It is a violation of the Rules for a driver, or the person in control of the horse, to use the whip to hit or make contact with the horse as follows: to raise their hand(s) above their head; A driver, or the person in control of the horse, is required to: keep a line in each hand for the entire race, from the starter's call to the gate until the finish of the race, except for the purpose of adjusting equipment; while driving #8 “THEREALLKENTS” in Race 7, Friday, October 24, 2025.

PENALTY: DAVID HUDON is hereby FINED THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) AND SUSPENDED FROM DRIVING (RACING) FOR ONE DAY, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025.

In accordance with HORSE RACING ALBERTA Rule 297(1) fine to be paid within ten (10) days.

Additional Info

  • Ruling #: H101-2025
  • Ruling Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
  • Involving: David Paul Hudon
  • Infraction: Excessive use of whip
  • Judgement: Fined $100, suspended one day from driving
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