Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency

Harness racing

CPMA Issues Reminder On Capsaicin, Isoflupredone Testing

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has issued a notice to the Canadian horse racing industry reminding participants about the testing of capsaicin and isoflupredone in official samples.

Horse and groom

Reminder Regarding Retention Area Activities

September 08, 2023

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is reminding racetrack employees, trainers, owners, veterinarians and other stakeholders that pursuant to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations section...

Harness Racing Action

CPMA Issues Memo On Theobromine Positives

September 07, 2023

On Thursday, Sept. 7, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CMPA) issued a memo to update the racing industry regarding positive tests for theobromine.

Horse and groom

CPMA Reminder Regarding Retention Areas

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is reminding racetrack employees, trainers, owners, veterinarians and other stakeholders that pursuant to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations section...

Canadian harness racing

Bupivacaine Added To Schedule Of Prohibited Drugs

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has officially added bupivacaine to paragraph 1(d) of the Schedule to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations. This drug was previously prohibited under ...

A Standardbred horse training on a track in the distance

CPMA Reminder On Supplements With Arsenic

As the 2023 racing season is gearing up, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is reminding trainers, owners, veterinarians and other stakeholders that arsenic is considered a prohibited substance.

Horses behing the starting gate under the lights at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Changes To CPMA Elimination Guidelines Implemented

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is reminding the Canadian horse racing industry that the changes announced last month to the Elimination Guidelines (EG) came into effect today (Monday, April 3)...

Harness Racing Action

CPMA Revises Elimination Guidelines

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is advising the Canadian horse racing industry of upcoming changes to the Elimination Guidelines (EG).

Horses behind the gate at Woodbine Mohawk Park

CPMA Reminder On The Testing Of Prohibited Drugs

October 03, 2022

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) would like to remind trainers, owners, veterinarians and other stakeholders that the testing of official samples for the presence Arsenic, Hydrocortisone and Mir...

Horses behind the gate at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Additions To CPMA Schedule Of Prohibited Drugs

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has made the following changes to the Schedule to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations: Arsenic, Hydrocortisone and Mirtazapine are added to the list,...

Standardbred hooves

CPMA Recommendations On Reducing The Risk Of A Positive Test

As the 2022 racing season is gearing up, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is reminding trainers, owners, veterinarians and other stakeholders of the following recommendations to assist them in m...

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Implementation Of New CPMA Elimination Guidelines Delayed

After further consideration, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) would like to advise the Canadian horse racing industry that the implementation of the new edition of the CPMA Elimination Guideline...

Harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Changes To CPMA Elimination Guidelines

February 07, 2022

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is advising the Canadian horse racing industry of upcoming changes to the Elimination Guidelines. These changes are described below and will be implemented on Ma...