Alcohol And Gaming Commission Of Ontario

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.

A horse heading onto the track at Flamboro Downs

Race Date Change Approved For Flamboro Downs

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by Flamboro Downs to amend the 2025 race date schedule for the Dundas, Ont. racetrack.

AGCO Issues Notice Of Air Quality Alert

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued an air quality alert to the province's horse racing industry on Friday morning, June 6.

AGCO Fines, Suspends Gillis

On Friday, May 23, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it has issued a 10-year suspension and $40,000 penalty to Standardbred trainer Jeffrey Gillis following an investi...

Harness racing at Clinton Raceway

Date Change At Clinton Approved

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by Clinton Raceway Inc. to amend the 2025 race date schedule for Clinton Raceway.

Clinton Raceway's grandstand in 2024, prior to a planned rebuild

Clinton Raceway Season Delayed

Clinton Raceway announced on Wednesday, May 7 that the start of its 2025 harness racing season will be delayed due to the grandstand renovations.

Grand River

Post Time Change At Grand River Approved

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by Grand River Raceway to amend post times for the Elora track's 2025 race date schedule.

AGCO, Woodbine Reach Track Safety Settlement

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and Woodbine Entertainment have finalized a settlement agreement following an AGCO investigation into a series of serious equine incidents in the fa...

Horses behing the starting gate at Woodbine Mohawk Park

AGCO Approves Mohawk Post Time Change

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend the post times of the 2025 race date schedule for Woodbi...

AGCO Issues Fines, Suspensions To Gagnon, Voyer

February 04, 2025

On Feb. 3, 2025, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) published three new rulings regarding the collaboration between two trainers in order to circumvent a previous ruling and violate t...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Race Dates Approved For Rideau's 2025 Season

December 17, 2024

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17 the approved 2025 race dates for Rideau Carleton Raceway, completing the racing schedule for Ontario next year.

Harness racing in Ontario, at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Approved 2025 Ontario Race Dates Announced

December 16, 2024

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has released the approved 2025 race dates for the majority of Ontario's racetracks.

AGCO Issues Fines, Suspensions To Moreau, Filion

November 01, 2024

To protect the wellbeing and safety of horses and safeguard the integrity of horse racing, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued monetary penalties and suspensions to Standard...