AGCO Announces Rule, Fee Revisions February 26, 2020 In preparation for the launch of iAGCO online services for horse racing licensees in March, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has revised the Rules of Standardbred Racing and the Rules of T...
Major Retiring From The AGCO February 20, 2020 On Thursday, February 20, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced that Jean Major will be retiring from his roles as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer by the end of August 2020.
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.
'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.
‘Stronger Together’ Live Stream October 18, 2019 A live stream for the second 'Stronger Together' panel discussion featuring some of the province's most prominent industry leaders is now available.
‘Stronger Together’ Panel At Mohawk October 07, 2019 Woodbine Entertainment has announced that on Friday, October 18 it will be hosting a panel discussion at Woodbine Mohawk Park in regard to issues central to securing a sustainable future for horse rac...
Frozen Bulletproof Purses Released September 27, 2019 The AGCO has issued Standardbred Directive No.4-2019: Distribution of Bulletproof Funds, which relates to the distribution of Standardbred purse monies frozen as a result of issues originating in 2010...
'Stronger Together' Session Replay August 13, 2019 The full video presentation of Friday's 'Stronger Together: Uniting Horse Racing for a Sustainable Future' panel discussion of Ontario's horse racing industry is now available.
'Stronger Together' Session Recap August 09, 2019 Some of Ontario horse racing's most prominent leaders were front and centre on Friday (August 9) at Woodbine Racetrack for panel discussion on the state of the province's horse racing industry.
Ontario Industry Discussion Friday August 06, 2019 It has been announced that Ontario horse racing industry leaders John Hayes, Stephen Rigby, Jean Major and Jim Lawson will take part in a panel discussion on important issues facing the Ontario horse ...
New Ontario Urging Rules For August 1 July 11, 2019 On May 31, 2019, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a directive that amended the rules related to urging in Standardbred racing. As previously announced, the new rules and pen...
AGCO: Protect Horses In Warm Weather July 03, 2019 The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario recently issued a warm weather alert, as temperatures in the province spiked heading into the month of July. Official veterinarians and racing officials at...