Ontario Racing Commission

ORC Licensees Must Ensure Non-Residents Entitled To Work In Ontario

The Ontario Racing Commission advises licensees that anyone hiring a non-resident of Canada to work for them needs to ensure that person is entitled to work

ORC Feature: From The Stand - June 23, 2010

This week’s From The Stand will feature two races from Rideau Carleton Raceway

ORC Rules On Blake Curran

The Ontario Racing Commission has released its ruling in regard to ORC licensee Blake Curran

ORC Rules On Gillis/Jamieson Appeal

The Ontario Racing Commission today released its ruling in regard the appeal of trainer Jeff Gillis and driver Jody Jamieson stemming from the 2009 edition of the

Frostad Re-Appointed As ORC Commissioner

Ontario Racing Commission Chair Rod Seiling today announced that the Government of Ontario has re-appointed Pam Frostad for a three-year term, effective

ORC Feature: From The Stand - June 16, 2010

A Judges Inquiry took place in Race 7 at Grand River Raceway on May 31, 2010 that looked at a possible pylon violation by #3 Keystone Gemini (J.R. Plante) and whether or not #7 Terrific Baker (Bob McC...

ORC Approves New Rules Of Procedure

At its meeting on May 27, 2010 the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission approved new rules under the Rules of Procedure surrounding how hearings and appeals are conducted

ORC Rules On Robertsons' Appeal

On January 19, 2010, the Director ordered the Immediate Suspension of Standardbred licensees, Jason E. Robertson (“JASON”), Chantell L. Robertson (“CHANTELL”) and Brittany M. Robertson (“BRITTANY”), f...

ORC Feature: From The Stand - June 9, 2010

A Driver’s Objection was lodged in Race 10 at Flamboro Downs on June 4, 2010 by Mitch Sahely, driving #1 Lus Reward, against the driver of #4 Locofoco N, Doug Bowins, in the first turn

ORC Rules On Two Appeals

The Ontario Racing Commission today released its rulings in regard to the appeals of Jack Moiseyev and

ORC Changes Claiming Rule

At its meeting on May 27, the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) responded to calls from the industry and, effective immediately, made changes to the claiming rules in Ontario Standardbred r...

Ont. Hemoglobin Study Announced

The Ontario Racing Commission today announced that, along with industry members of the Medication Control Advisory Group, it is supporting a research study into hemoglobin levels in racehorses partici...