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In: Horse Racing - Thursday, October 28, 2021
Approval of 2021 Post Time Amendment at Woodbine Racetrack
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend post times of the 2021 race date schedule for Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Woodbine
Revised Post Time(s)
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In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Approval of 2021 Race Date Amendment at Rideau Carleton
The Registrar has approved the application made by Rideau Carleton Raceway Holdings Ltd. to amend the 2021 race date schedules for Rideau Carleton Raceway (Rideau Carleton).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Rideau Carleton
Revised Date(s)
Add: Thursday December 2, 9...
The Registrar has approved the application made by Picov Downs Inc. to amend the 2021 race date schedules for Ajax Downs (Ajax).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Ajax
Revised Date(s)
Delete: Monday September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 and November 1,...
The health and welfare of the horse is of paramount concern to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and to members of the racing community. An effort to monitor weather conditions and how it will impact the racehorse is in keeping with this mandate.
The AGCO has advised its Official Veterinarians and racing officials...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend post times of the 2021 race date schedule for Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Woodbine
Revised Post Time(s)
...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Dresden Agricultural Society to amend the 2021 race date schedule for Dresden Raceway (Dresden).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Dresden
Revised Date(s)
Add: Sunday August 1, ...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Grand River Raceway Corporation to amend the 2021 race date schedule for Grand River Raceway (Grand River).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Grand River
Revised Date(s)
Add:...
The health and welfare of the horse is of paramount concern to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and to members of the racing community. An effort to monitor weather conditions and how it will impact the racehorse is in keeping with this mandate.
The AGCO has advised its Official Veterinarians and racing officials...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Approval of 2021 Race Date Amendment at Ajax and Fort Erie
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application to amend the 2021 race date schedule made by Picov Downs Inc. for Ajax Downs (Ajax) and by Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium for Fort Erie Racetrack (Fort Erie).
The Registrar has approved the following:
Ajax
Revised Date(s)...
Horses using procaine penicillin must be declared as required by the AGCO Rules of Thoroughbred Racing 6.42. and Rules of Standardbred Racing 22.39. Such horses will be placed on the Procaine List and remain on this list for no less than 60 days following the last reported use of this medication. This list provides transparency to the public...
Equine Guelph has launched an Equine Emergency Preparedness Certificate. Students take both the Equine First Aid and Fire & Emergency Preparedness courses to earn this certificate.
Registration is also now open for Equine Guelph’s Equine Business 101...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, June 25, 2021
Revision to the Rules of Racing to Lower TCO2 Thresholds: June 1, 2021
On June 1, 2021, the AGCO implemented the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) recommendation to lower the thresholds for total carbon dioxide (TCO2).
The thresholds for TCO2 have been lowered from 37mmol/L to 36mmol/L, and from 39mmol/L to 38mmol/L for horses registered in the Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) program....
In: Horse Racing - Friday, June 25, 2021
Winter 2021 Revisions to Thoroughbred & Standardbred Rules of Racing in effect April 6
On April 6, 2021, the AGCO implemented a number of rule changes to the Thoroughbred and Standardbred Rules of Racing, following consultation with horseperson representatives and racetrack management staff from across Ontario.
The rule changes are to both the Standardbred and Thoroughbred Rules of Racing (Thoroughbred rule changes...
AGCO horse racing licensees are reminded that licensing applications and renewals have moved online. All AGCO transactions, including adding a horse to the Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) program in Ontario, must be completed through the iAGCO online portal at www.agco.ca/iAGCO.
New and...
Several racetracks, including Mohawk Park and Fort Erie, have begun issuing Access Rights Cards to participants as a new form of identification for admittance to horse racing restricted areas.
Mohawk Park began issuing Access Rights Cards to all Standardbred participants on June 1, as the new form of identification for admittance to...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, June 25, 2021
Increased Veterinary Oversight of Racehorses: Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse
With the cooperation of Woodbine, Fort Erie and Ajax racetracks, the AGCO and Official Veterinarians will be notified when horses are identified as in need of immediate care or have been transported by ambulance while training on association grounds.
Staff who are connected with these horses, such as exercise riders, veterinarians,...
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application to amend the 2021 race date schedule made by Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society for Hanover Raceway (Hanover) and by RIC (KDHR) Inc. for Kawartha Downs (Kawartha). The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application to amend post times...
In: Horse Racing - Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Approval of 2021 Post Time Amendment at Mohawk, Race Date Variance and Post Time Amendment at Woodbine
The Registrar of Alcohol, Gaming and Racing has approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to amend post times of the 2021 race date schedule for Mohawk Park (Mohawk) and Woodbine Racetrack (Woodbine). The Registrar has also approved the application made by Woodbine Entertainment Group to vary the 2021 race date schedule for...
In: Horse Racing - Tuesday, June 1, 2021
2021 Return to Racing Updates to Temporary Standardbred Rule Amendments
The Ontario government’s Stay-at-Home order is in place until at least June 2, 2021, with the potential for racing to resume on June 14, 2021.
In anticipation of racing potentially resuming upon expiry of the order, the following revisions have been made to the Standardbred Rules of Racing.
Pursuant to s. 2 of the...
In: Horse Racing - Friday, May 28, 2021
Reminder: Revision to the Rules of Racing to Lower TCO2 Thresholds Starting June 1, 2021
On June 1, 2021, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will implement the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) recommendation to lower the thresholds for total carbon dioxide (TCO2).
The AGCO will lower the thresholds for TCO2 from 37mmol/L to 36mmol/L, and from 39mmol/L to 38mmol/L for horses registered in the Exercise...