AGCO Announces Four Initiatives May 15, 2020 On Friday (May 15) the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released a number of bulletins pertaining to a series of initiatives to advance the health and safety of our equine and human ath...
AGCO Bulletin No. 83: Revision To Urging Provisions May 15, 2020 As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting Ontario’s race horses, enhancing the integrity of racing, and providing a regulatory framework appropriate for today’s racing industry, the AGCO is expa...
AGCO Bulletin No. 82: Revision To Racing Under Saddle (RUS) Rules May 15, 2020 As part of its ongoing commitment to enhance the welfare of racehorses and to reduce burden on industry participants, the AGCO is revising the existing licence renewal process for Racing Under Saddle ...
AGCO Bulletin No. 81: Equine Medication Use and Awareness E-Learning Course May 15, 2020 The AGCO is launching a new e-learning program to raise horseracing licensees’ awareness of their obligations related to the use of equine medication, as part of its commitment to promoting equine hea...
AGCO Bulletin No. 80: Concussion Protocol May 15, 2020 On April 20, 2019 the AGCO launched a Concussion Protocol pilot program at Woodbine and Fort Erie racetracks for jockeys during the 2019 racing season.
AGCO Halts Breathalyzer Tests March 13, 2020 The AGCO is actively reviewing Ontario’s horse racing rules and regulations to ensure responsible measures are taken to help contain the spread of COVID-19.
AGCO Info Meeting Monday At The WFD February 28, 2020 Officials at The Raceway at Western Fair District along with officials at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) have announced an upcoming meeting for horsepeople this coming Monday (Mar...
Important Notice For Ontario SC Members February 26, 2020 In light of recently announced changes to procedures and rules, announced by the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and effective March 2, 2020, Standardbred Canada, the official Recor...
Ontario's 2020 Race Date Schedule December 20, 2019 On Thursday (Dec. 19) the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the 2020 Race Date Schedule for Ontario's quarter horse, thoroughbred and harness racing tracks.
Seeking Feedback On Interference December 06, 2019 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is assessing the two existing in-race interference adjudication approaches that are currently used in racing jurisdictions around the world.
AGCO Office Closed Sat. At Flamboro November 29, 2019 Horsepeople should be advised that the AGCO Licensing Office at Flamboro Downs will be closed on Saturday (Nov. 30).
'Stronger Together' Session Recap October 18, 2019 The second 'Stronger Together' panel discussion, involving some of Ontario horse racing's most prominent leaders, took place on Friday (October 18) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.