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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.
To protect the safety of equine and human athletes, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is reminding all Standardbred horse racing participants that the Spyder 3D race bike is not permitted for use in racing due to safety concerns raised by the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA).
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.
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.
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.