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April 25, 2024
To provide additional protection for racehorses and the racing industry during claiming races, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is expanding the invalidation of claims rules.
January 31, 2024
To provide clarity to the industry, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced several updates to the temporary COVID-19 rule amendments in the Standardbred and Thoroughbred Rules of Racing.
January 3, 2024
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a reminder to horse racing participants that new rules restricting certain medications for horses participating in qualifiers or workouts went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
December 6, 2023
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 5 that new rules restricting certain medications for horses participating in qualifiers or workouts will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
October 23, 2023
Effective Nov. 17, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is reinstating breathalyzer testing for horse racing participants in safety sensitive positions, including drivers, jockeys, valets and track maintenance personnel, to ensure continued safety.
August 28, 2023
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is temporarily amending a rule in the Standardbred and Thoroughbred Rules of Racing, effective immediately.
August 5, 2023
As part of its continued commitment to protect Ontario racehorses and strengthen the integrity of racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) introduced changes to the Rules of Racing to promote the welfare of equine athletes on June 5, 2023.
June 30, 2023
On Friday (June 30) Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued an update on the use of certain medications for horses participating in workouts or qualifiers.
June 6, 2023
As part of its continued commitment to protect Ontario’s racehorses and enhance the integrity of racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has made the following changes within the Rules of Racing to promote the welfare of equine athletes.
April 13, 2023
As part of its continued commitment to protect Ontario’s racehorses and enhance the integrity of racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is introducing changes within the Rules of Racing to promote the welfare of equine athletes.