To provide additional protection for racehorses and the racing industry during claiming races, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is expanding the invalidation of claims rules.
On Feb. 14, the Horse Racing Appeal Panel issued its reasons for decision in granting an appeal from trainer Anthony Beaton. On Dec. 6, 2023, the Deputy Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Standardbred Ruling Number 2458469, wherein Beaton was issued a two-year full suspension to be served from Oct. 13,
To provide clarity to the industry, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced several updates to the temporary COVID-19 rule amendments in the Standardbred and Thoroughbred Rules of Racing.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a reminder to horse racing participants that new rules restricting certain medications for horses participating in qualifiers or workouts went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.