Ontario Racing Commission

Commission Releases Rulings

On Thursday, March 31, the Ontario Racing Commission released its rulings in regard to appeals by horsemen Bob McClure, T. Bruce Gilkinson, Katie Gangell, Sue Marie Gangell and Callum Robinson. A rul...

Hanover Race Date Variance Approved

The director of the Ontario Racing Commission has approved the application made by Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society to vary the 2016 race date schedule for Hanover Raceway.

Changes To Ont. Appeals Process

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has issued a notice to industry participants regarding changes to the adjudication of horse racing appeals. The changes will come into effect this Friday (...

Hanover Applies For Race Date Change

Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society is requesting approval for a variance of the race date schedule at Hanover Raceway.

Western Fair Race Dates Amended

On Tuesday, March 22, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that the director of the ORC has approved the application made by Western Fair Association and The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend the 20...

Positive News For Dresden Raceway

According to an article, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has informed officials with Dresden Raceway that the 140-year-old track has been given the go-ahead to host racing for at least the ...

Purse Monies Moving To OLG

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) issued a Notice of Decision to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) on Wednesday, March 15 regarding the transfer of standardbred purse monies.

Western Fair Requests Date Changes

The Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the Western Fair Association & The WFA Raceway Corporation have requested approval for amendment of the race date schedule and post times at The Ra...

Western Fair’s Friday Post Time Switch

It has been announced that the director of the Ontario Racing Commission has approved an application that was submitted by The Western Fair Association & The WFA Raceway Corporation to amend the p...

Western Fair Trailer Variance Extended

At its meeting on February 25, 2016, the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) gave The Raceway at Western Fair District approval to extend a variance to the Rules of Standardbred Racing 2012.

New Photo Finish, Patrol Standards

Following consultation with industry representatives, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has developed a comprehensive Service Standard document which provides for minimum standards of equipment used...

Robinson Appeal Denied

On Thursday, March 3, the Ontario Racing Commission released its notice of decision in regard to an appeal and request for hearing from Callum Robinson.