SHOP Backs Darling Letter April 16, 2009 The Standardbred Horse Owners Panel today released a letter stating that it agrees with Jack Darling's recent letter, which applauded the ORC's whipping pilot program, but stated that there are still ...
Canadian Pacing Derby Decision Overturned April 03, 2009 On August 18, 2008, the judges at Mohawk Racetrack issued Standardbred Official Ruling SB 38287 to Won The West with a penalty of 'finished second, placed fourth' for violating
SHOP Supports Discussion Paper March 12, 2009 On Wednesday, March 11, the Board of Directors of the Standardbred Horse Owners Panel met
ORC: Beware Of ‘Powdered EPO/Powdered Blood Builder’ March 02, 2009 Investigators attached to the Equine Medication Control and Drug Task Force have received
ORC Rules On LaPointe And St. Pierre February 27, 2009 The Ontario Racing Commission has released its rulings on appeals filed by Stephane LaPointe and Johanne St. Pierre
ORC Signs Agreement With IRB February 27, 2009 The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) signed an agreement with the State of Illinois Racing Board (IRB) this week, formalizing the two organizations’ commitment to share intelligence and investigative f...
Superior Court Document Now Online February 20, 2009 On January 27, 2009, Ontario's Superior Court of Justice released its ruling on the Woodbine Entertainment Group's appeal of a June, 2008 decision by the Ontario Racing Commission regarding the racing...
Donnelly, Walker Reappointed February 13, 2009 Ontario Racing Commission chair Rod Seiling today announced that the honourable James M. Donnelly has been reappointed by the government of Ontario
Ontario PC Party: No Races, No Slots! February 11, 2009 The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) must move aggressively to ensure Ontario’s troubled horse racing industry succeeds down the stretch, MPPs Lisa MacLeod and Tim Hudak said on Tuesday
Harness Racing Plays Hot Potato At Queen's Park February 10, 2009 All's fair in politics and horse racing – even avoiding questions altogether or passing them off to your partners. To say the least, it was an eventful day at the Ontario Legislature, as the Standing ...
ORC Reminder: Deadline Today February 06, 2009 The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) would like to remind all participants that the deadline for commenting on the proposals for 2009 rules changes received and reviewed under the ORC's Rules Amendment...
Anabolic Steroid Positives Are Class III February 05, 2009 As a follow up to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) announcement regarding testing for anabolic steroids, the Ontario Racing Commission