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.
Get To Know Official John Dorion February 21, 2018 Like so many in this industry, John Dorion’s first memories of racing go back to spending time with family at the track.
AGCO Drops 90-Day Suspension Rule February 08, 2018 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to release a Summary Report of the work delivered by the Equine Drug Program Working Group over the last seven months.
AGCO Notice Regarding EHV-1 January 25, 2018 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has noted that the two barns in the Meadows stable area remain under quarantine as a safety precaution after a case of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) was di...
Officiating Working Group Summary October 10, 2017 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to release its Summary Report of the work performed by the Officiating Working Group over the last four months.
Lady Shadow To Enter At Mohawk August 10, 2017 Lawyer Howard Taylor, who is a co-owner of Lady Shadow, has announced that his star pacing mare will be entered to race on the Woodbine Entertainment Group circuit in the near future.
Industry Working Groups Update August 02, 2017 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has provided an update on the AGCO industry working groups that were established this past spring.
Claiming, Head No. Changes In Ontario July 12, 2017 On Wednesday, July 12, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that it has revised one of its claiming provisions and that it has found favourable support in the Standardbred industry t...
Automated Draw Audit Complete July 05, 2017 As part of its commitment to the Canadian harness racing industry, its stakeholders, horsepeople and customers, Standardbred Canada has completed a successful third-party audit of its automated draw s...
Ruling On Revenue Allocation June 14, 2017 On Thursday, June 8, the final decision of a panel of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) was released regarding an appeal by the Ontario Harness Horse Association against an earlier decision of the O...