2017 O'brien Awards

Your Guide To The O'Brien Awards

February 01, 2018

This Saturday, February 3, harness racing’s version of the Oscars -- the O’Brien Awards will be presented to our 2017 Canadian Champions at the annual O’Brien Awards Black Tie Gala hosted at the Hilt...

Rankin Reflects On Dream Season

January 31, 2018

The road returning Tom Rankin to the O'Brien Awards has been full of twists, turns and a fair share of bumps. Now 16 years after last winning, Rankin has a shot at going home with a pair of O'Brien tr...

O'Briens To Be Streamed Live

January 30, 2018

If you aren’t able to attend the 2017 O’Brien Awards Black Tie Gala, you can still enjoy the event via Standardbred Canada’s social media channels and video streaming on standardbredcanada.ca this Sat...

“She Never Gives You A Bad Race”

January 29, 2018

“I’ll probably start her back at the end of the month. She came out of the campaign well. I’ve never trained a horse like her. She never gives you a bad race.”

O'Brien Awards Handicapping Contest

January 28, 2018

The 2017 O’Brien Awards are just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see who will be unveiled as this year’s champions!....read on

Storybook Year For Maxime Velaye

January 27, 2018

"Considering I didn't win a race until June, it turned out to be an incredible year. Everything just clicked in August."

Harris Elated They Voted For 'Pedro'

January 26, 2018

"It’s a great night. They do an absolutely amazing job. It’s put on top class...And to be nominated is extra special as I am Canadian; it’s the one thing you always want. Growing up, you’re like ‘I...

Somebeachsomewhere, MacDonald To Be Recognized At O'Brien Awards

January 25, 2018

In addition to honouring Canada’s National Harness Racing Champions, Media Excellence winners and Outstanding Grooms there will be some additional accolades included on the evening’s program at the O’...

Juno Nominee To Sing At O'Briens

January 24, 2018

Internationally acclaimed Canadian jazz artist Heather Bambrick will sing the Canadian and American National Anthems to kick off the 2017 O’Brien Awards Gala.

Grant Grateful For Dream Season

January 23, 2018

While Brad Grant's name is peppered throughout North American past performance programs during the season, he's making his debut as an owner in the program for Canada's year-end harness racing honours...

'Queen’s Success A True Team Effort

January 22, 2018

A keen eye, a strong team, and a tight game plan has resulted in a trip to the O’Brien Awards for the connections of the fleet-footed Kadabra Queen, who is hoping to haul down Two-Year-Old Trotting Fi...

Last Call For O’Brien Tickets

January 22, 2018

This Thursday (January 25) is the deadline to purchase tickets for the 2017 O’Brien Awards. Tickets are $200, and can be purchased by contacting SC’s industry marketing department at 905-858-3060.