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AGCO brings expanded Ontario standardbred claiming rules into force

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Source: AGCO (Ontario)

Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission brought expanded standardbred claiming rules into force on 2 February 2026, alongside minor procedural changes to thoroughbred rules. Standardbred horses must complete an observed pre-race warm-up and a post-race observation at least 30 minutes after a claiming race; claimants who opt out lose the expanded claim-invalidation protections.

Claimants and trainers face new observation procedures and conditions affecting claims after standardbred races.

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