In accordance with the recommendations of Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) and Ontario Racing Management (OR), the Registrar has approved the race dates for the remainder of the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The Race Date Schedule for January to March 2026 for the following tracks is attached to this notice. Summary of race dates is below:
| Flamboro Downs | 39 days |
| Mohawk Park | 50 days |
| The Raceway at Western Fair District | 51 days |
The AGCO has been advised that race date recommendations for the period from April to December 2026 will be submitted to the Registrar for approval in the coming weeks. The approved race date calendar will be released at the earliest opportunity following the Registrar’s decision.
Racetrack Licence Approvals
The following Racetrack Associations have been issued licences:
Thoroughbred
- Fort Erie Racetrack
- Woodbine Racetrack
Quarter Horse
- Ajax Downs
Standardbred
- Clinton Raceway
- Dresden Raceway
- Flamboro Downs
- Georgian Downs
- Grand River Raceway
- Hanover Raceway
- Hiawatha Horse Park & Entertainment Centre
- Mohawk Park
- The Raceway at Western Fair District
| Kawartha Downs | Licence issuance pending |
| Leamington Raceway | Licence issuance pending |
| Rideau Carleton Raceway | Licence issuance pending |
Additional Industry Notices and approved calendars will be published as soon as race dates are finalized.