Rules

Third-Party Lasix Approved In California

The State of California has officially approved rules establishing that race-day medication must be administered by independent veterinary professionals – further aligning California with the national...

Changed Rules Now In Effect

As part of Moving Ahead: Horse Racing Regulation in Ontario project, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced changes to the Rules of Racing and policy reforms on March 16, 2017, ...

Human Alcohol & Drug Program Changes

After consulting the horse racing participants and researching best practices in other jurisdictions, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to advise that revisions have been ...

New Scratching Rule At Saratoga

As of Thursday (March 23), Saratoga Casino & Hotel has a new policy for horses scratching out from Post 7 or 8.

AGCO Releases Rule Change Directives

As part of Moving Ahead: Horse Racing Regulation in Ontario project, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is releasing the following Directives as part of an initial series of rule chan...

AGCO Unveils Rule Changes

As part of ‘Moving Ahead: Horse Racing Regulation in Ontario’ project, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to announce an initial series of rule changes and policy reforms s...

Support For Unified Rules

February 23, 2017

Participants from across the nation have backed Standardbred Canada's call for a national set of rules and regulations for the country's harness racing industry.

Last Call: National Rules Survey

February 06, 2017

Standardbred Canada is launching a national vote on whether our members want to see one set of rules for all racing in Canada...read on

ARCI Model Pool Rule Changes

December 12, 2016

On Monday, December 12, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency issued a memorandum to provincial regulatory bodies, Canadian horse racing associations and horsepeople’s groups regarding RCI model pool rule c...

Support For Centralized Drug Rules

December 06, 2016

The results of twenty-eight focus groups and an in-depth survey of industry stakeholders reveal widespread support for the creation of a centralized rule making entity accountable to the existing raci...

Final AGCO Roundtable In Ottawa

December 05, 2016

The final AGCO roundtable with horsepeople on a review of the Rules of Racing will take place on Monday, December 12 at Rideau Carleton Raceway.

Model Rules Modifications Approved

September 19, 2016

An updated version (6.3) of the ARCI’s Model Rules of Racing is now available on the association’s website on the Model Rules and Standards page.

Rules Amended In New York State

August 09, 2016

On Tuesday, August 9, the New York State Gaming Commission announced the adoption of three amendments relating to the use of hopples, coupled entries, and claiming rules.