Changes To Race Day Vet Rules April 18, 2019 On Thursday evening (April 18) the Central Ontario Standardbred Association (COSA) issued an update on the upcoming changes set to take effect for the province's horsepeople pertaining to race day med...
AGCO Medication Rule Change Reminder April 17, 2019 Horsepeople who race in Ontario are advised that a standards-based race-day medication ban put in place by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is in effect as of Friday (April 19).
Ruling On Appeal Panel Jurisdiction March 30, 2019 On Friday (March 29) a Judicial Review Panel issued its decision regarding a case involving the jurisdiction of the Horse Racing Appeal Panel.
AGCO Issues Notices To Industry March 29, 2019 On Friday (March 29) the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released three Information Bulletins regarding concussions, claiming and race-day medication.
Details On AGCO Restructuring March 08, 2019 On December 31, 2018, the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario’s Racing Operations Branch (Racing Officials and Racing Investigators) was integrated into the AGCO’s Regulatory Compliance Branch ...
Appeal Panel Jurisdiction Questioned February 05, 2019 On Monday, February 4, in a Toronto hearing room, a three-person Judicial Review Panel heard arguments from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, contending that the Horse Racing Appeal Panel ...
AGCO Releases Annual Report October 19, 2018 This week, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released its annual report as presented to the province's Attorney General.
Appeal Panel Rules On Purse Money July 28, 2018 The Horse Racing Appeal Panel of Ontario has ruled on the appeal of three horse owners and a matter of purse money received after a positive test was overturned.
AGCO Issues Warm Weather Alert June 28, 2018 The health and welfare of the horse is of paramount concern to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and to members of the racing community. An effort to monitor weather conditions and h...
AGCO Issues Warm Weather Alert June 17, 2018 The health and welfare of the horse is of paramount concern to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and to members of the racing community. An effort to monitor weather conditions and h...
AGCO Rule Changes Effective April 21 April 19, 2018 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a reminder that the changes outlined in Information Bulletin 63 (April 4, 2018) will become effective on April 21, 2018.
AGCO Race Report Feedback Wanted February 27, 2018 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has put together an online survey in hopes of getting feedback in regard to its Race Reports and Twitter pilot projects.