On Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released the approved 2023 race dates for the majority of Ontario's racetracks.

In accordance with the recommendations of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Ontario Racing (OR), the Registrar issued the 2023 Race Date Schedule for the following Standardbred tracks:

• Clinton Raceway - 15 days - View Race Date Schedule
• Dresden Raceway - 11 days - View Race Date Schedule
• Flamboro Downs - 132 days - View Race Date Schedule
• Georgian Downs - 39 days - View Race Date Schedule
• Grand River Raceway - 48 days - View Race Date Schedule
• Hiawatha Horse Park & Entertainment Centre - 21 days - View Race Date Schedule
• Kawartha Downs - 18 days - View Race Date Schedule
• Leamington Raceway - 13 days - View Race Date Schedule
• Rideau Carleton Raceway - 72 days - View Race Date Schedule
• The Raceway at Western Fair District - 128 days - View Race Date Schedule
• Woodbine Mohawk Park - 222 days - View Race Date Schedule

The only outstanding racetrack at this time is Hanover Raceway.

The AGCO also released 2023 Race Date Schedules for the following Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred tracks:

• Ajax Downs - 25 days - View Race Date Schedule
• Fort Erie Racetrack - 40 days - View Race Date Schedule
• Woodbine Racetrack - 133 days - View Race Date Schedule

(With files from AGCO)