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AGCO Offers Continued Education For Official Vets

February 05, 2026

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced a two-year pilot project to invest in the continued professional development of AGCO Official Veterinarians.

New Ontario Standardbred Claiming Rules Now In Effect

February 02, 2026

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's expansion of claiming rules in the Standardbred Rules of Racing is now in effect.

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AGCO Issues Update On London Area Strangles Cases

January 21, 2026

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued an additional update on Wednesday, Jan. 21 regarding the confirmed cases of Strangles (Streptococcus equi) at Dorchester Downs, a Standardbre...

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AGCO Update On Strangles Cases At Ontario Stable

January 07, 2026

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued an additional update on Wednesday, Jan. 7 regarding the confirmed cases of Strangles (Streptococcus equi) at Dorchester Downs, a Standardbred...

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More Ontario Racetrack Licences Approved By AGCO

December 31, 2025

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 30 the approval of two more Standardbred racetrack association licences.

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Early 2026 Race Dates Approved At Three Ontario Tracks

December 23, 2025

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved race date schedules for the first three months of 2026 at Flamboro Downs, The Raceway at Western Fair District and Woodbine Mohawk Park...

AGCO Announces New Standardbred Claiming Rules

November 12, 2025

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 12 that it is further strengthening racehorse and claimant protection with enhanced invalidation of claims rules for St...

Horses behing the starting gate at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Woodbine Mohawk Park Race Date Changes Approved

September 03, 2025

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to change the 2025 race date schedule for Woodbine Mohawk Park.

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Flamboro Downs Post Times Changed

September 02, 2025

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by Flamboro Downs Limited to amend the post times of the 2025 race date schedule for Flamboro Dow...

Harness racing at Flamboro Downs

Post Time Change At Flamboro Approved

August 29, 2025

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by Flamboro Downs Limited to amend post times for Flamboro Downs' 2025 race date schedule.

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AGCO Announces New TCO2 Testing Standards

August 29, 2025

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced updates to the Thoroughbred and Standardbred Rules of Racing to modernize the Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO2) testing program in line with...

AGCO Reminder On Respect In The Racing Industry

August 16, 2025

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants licensed by the AGCO within Ontario’s horse racing indu...

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

AGCO Announces Standardbred Rule Changes

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued updates to Standardbred rules regarding extended breaks in stride and qualifying times.