Acts and regulations
Learn about the acts and regulations governing thoroughbred and standardbred horse racing in Ontario.
Learn moreGuides and information
View a list of guides and information documents relevant to the horse racing industry.
Learn moreHorsepersons Licence Guide
Horse Racing Licence Guide: Racetracks and Teletheatres
@AGCO_Racing X Account | List of Short Forms
Regulatory submissions guide
@AGCO_Racing X account terms of use
Thoroughbred - Licensing Process
This page provides extra information on how to get a licence for thoroughbred horse racing.
Equine Drug Program Working Group Summary Report - February 8, 2018
Thoroughbred - Individual Licensing
Health and Safety Working Group Summary Report — March 7, 2018
Thoroughbred - Corporate Licensing
This page outlines who needs a corporate licence for thoroughbred horse racing and how to apply.
Rules of racing and directives
View the rules and directives for all types of racing, as well as information on violations 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
General Directives
AGCO Equine Medication Use and Awareness Program
Quarter Horse Directives
Violations of the Rules
Changes to the Human Drug and Alcohol Program
Resources
Find information here about horse racing standards, acts and regulations, and other resources that might be helpful.
Learn moreOntario Racing Commission Expense Disclosure Archives
FIRE SAFETY PLANS - Minimum Requirements
Licensed veterinarians list
Consultation and Working Groups 2016-18
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.
Weather
See a list of sources for weather conditions that each race track 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.
Official Lists
Find official lists including for racing officials, vets, bleeders and more.