Acts and Regulations
Learn about the Acts and Regulations governing Thoroughbred and Standardbred horse racing in Ontario.
Learn moreRules of Racing and Directives
Find information on this page about the rules and directives of racing. You can also find information here about what happens when someone violates the rules.
Learn moreRules of Standardbred Racing
Rules of Thoroughbred Racing
Horse Racing Consultation: Interference Rules Adjudication
Initial Rule Changes and Policy Reforms March 2017
Directives
AGCO Equine Medication Use and Awareness Program
Violations of the Rules
Changes to the Human Drug and Alcohol Program
Enhancing Participant Welfare and the Integrity of Horse Racing
Standardbred Winter 2021 Rule Revisions
Guides and information
This page provides a list of links to guides and information related to the horse racing industry.
Learn moreiAGCO Guide for Horse Racing
Special Event Teletheatre Licensing Process: Process and Required Documents
Thoroughbred - Corporate Licensing
This page outlines who needs a corporate licence for thoroughbred horse racing and how to apply.
Thoroughbred - Individual Licensing
Thoroughbred - Licensing Process
This page provides extra information on how to get a licence for thoroughbred horse racing.
Regulatory submissions guide
Horse Racing Licence Guide: Racetracks and Teletheatres
Horsepersons Licence Guide
Testing Programs
Summary: Non-Regulatory Feedback
Compliance tips and resources
A collection of information to help educate horse racing licensees on your requirements.
Learn moreOntario Racing Commission Expense Disclosure Archives
FIRE SAFETY PLANS - Minimum Requirements
AGCO's Horse Racing Regulatory Functions
Read about the role the AGCO plays in regulating the horse racing industry.
Licensed veterinarians list
Horse Racing Regulatory Reform and Engagement
Moving Ahead: Horse Racing Regulation in Ontario is a project directed at identifying and moving forward on common-sense reforms to the regulatory rules that govern horse racing.
Race day contact list
View a list of judges, stewards, and AGCO managers to contact directly if you have a change, question, or concern on a race day.
Race Cancellations and Official Weather Sources
See a list of sources for weather conditions that each racetrack uses.
General external resources
Official race reports
As part of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s commitment to transparency and enhanced communication, the AGCO will release race reports after a day / evening of racing.
Equine positive test data
The following is a summary of the Equine Positive Test Data from racing in the province of Ontario, as of April 2018.
Fees and payments
Hearings and appeals
List of racetracks and race dates
This page provides a list of racetracks in Ontario. It also lists race dates.
Learn moreList of approved teletheatres
This page provides a list of all teletheatre locations that are licensed to operate in Ontario.
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