Commission Announces Revamped Site March 11, 2015 The Ontario Racing Commission has announced that there is a new location for comprehensive information regarding the Standardbred and Thoroughbred Improvement Programs and the Quarter Horse Racing Ind...
Pari-Mutuel Tax Reduction Revised March 10, 2015 The allocation of standardbred horse people’s share of the Pari-Mutuel Tax Reduction (PMTR) funds will be revised, following a request from the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA).
Commission Rules On Cassell Appeal March 06, 2015 On Friday, March 6, the Ontario Racing Commission released its ruling in regard to an appeal from Standardbred racehorse owner Keith Cassell.
Commission Update On Race Dates March 05, 2015 The Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the 2015 race date calendar for Flamboro Downs and Georgian Downs has been adjusted. The commission also announced that it has received an application ...
Smith Appeal – Reasons For Decision March 04, 2015 On Wednesday, March 4, the Ontario Racing Commission released its Reasons for Decision in regard to the allowing of an appeal by Bert Smith.
Amended Dates For Ontario Tracks February 25, 2015 The Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the Hanover Raceway application for amendment to the track’s 2015 race date schedule has been approved. The ORC also announced that Great Canadian Gami...
Enhanced Testing For Thoroughbreds February 20, 2015 It was announced on Friday, February 20 that the Ontario Racing Commission and the Woodbine Entertainment Group will further enhance their joint out-of-competition testing procedures for Thoroughbred ...
Gangell, Sheppard Rulings Released February 17, 2015 On Tuesday, February 17, the Ontario Racing Commission released its rulings in regard to appeals by licensees Kelly Sheppard and Sue Gangell.
Hanover Applies For Date Amendment February 17, 2015 The Ontario Racing Commission has announced that officials from Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society have requested approval for an amendment to Hanover Raceway's 2015 race-date schedule...
ORC Urges Cold-Care Vigilance February 12, 2015 The Ontario Racing Commission has advised ORC Official Veterinarians and racing officials at all racetracks to remind participants to take the necessary steps to protect the animals.
Commission To Meet With Vets February 10, 2015 Officials from the Ontario Racing Commission have announced that in the interest of ongoing dialogue with the veterinarian community, the ORC will be meeting with its licensed veterinarians Wednesday ...
Ont. Breeders Win Document Access February 10, 2015 The group of Ontario's Standardbred breeders currently engaged in legal proceedings against the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. (OLG) recently received a decision in t...