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Rideau Date Amendment Approved

It has been announced that the director of the Ontario Racing Commission has approved the application for amendment to the 2015 race date schedule made by Rideau Carleton Raceway Holdings Ltd. for Rid...

Commission Announces Revamped Site

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

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

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

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

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 ...