Horse Racing Licensing

In 2018-2019, the AGCO continued its efforts to implement a regulatory framework that supports a modern, efficient, and consumer-focused racing industry. AGCO Licensing Agents work at racetracks and at its head office in Toronto. The AGCO licenses participants in the horse racing industry (i.e. jockeys, trainers, drivers, veterinarians), racetracks (i.e. associations) and teletheatres.

TABLE 20 – Horse Racing Licensing

Licensing (Number of licences issued)

2017-18

2018-19

Thoroughbred

5,764

5,628

Quarter Horse

534

476

Standardbred

9,858

9,717

Total

16,156

15,821

Ontario Racetracks

Thoroughbred

 

  • Fort Erie Race Track, Fort Erie
  • Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto
Standardbred
  • Clinton Raceway, Clinton
  • Dresden Raceway, Dresden
  • Flamboro Downs, Dundas
  • Georgian Downs, Innisfil
  • Grand River Raceway, Elora
  • Hanover Raceway, Hanover
  • Hiawatha Horse Park, Sarnia
  • Kawartha Downs, Fraserville
  • Lakeshore Racing, Leamington
  • Woodbine Mohawk Park, Campbellville
  • Rideau Carleton Raceway, Ottawa 
  • The Raceway at Western Fair, London
  • Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto
Quarter Horse 
Ajax Downs, Ajax