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AGCO revises Ontario Standardbred claiming rules from 2 February 2026

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Source: AGCO (Ontario)

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced expanded rules for invalidating Standardbred horse claims, effective 2 February 2026. The changes require a veterinary warm-up assessment and a post-race observation of at least 30 minutes; claimants may waive the observation, but lose the added invalidation protections. Racetracks must update their rules for AGCO approval before implementation.

Ontario racetracks must secure AGCO approval for updated claiming procedures before the new requirements take effect.

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