2018 O'brien Awards

Media Excellence Nominees Announced

December 28, 2018

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Media Excellence Awards, which are sponsored by Ontario Racing for the third consecutive year.

2018 O’Brien Finalists Announced

December 18, 2018

On Tuesday, December 18, Standardbred Canada announced the finalists for the 2018 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season.

O'Brien Voting Deadline Noon Today

December 12, 2018

A reminder to O’Brien Award voters that completed ballots are due today (Friday, December 14) by noon (EST) at Standardbred Canada.

O’Brien Tickets Now On Sale

December 11, 2018

Standardbred Canada will present the 30th edition of the O’Brien Awards on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale Hotel.

Outstanding Groom Nominations Due

December 08, 2018

O'Brien Awards Fan Voting Open

December 05, 2018

Racing fans, here’s your chance to have a say in Canadian harness racing's year-end awards! Voting for the 2018 O’Brien Awards for fans and SC members is now open!...read on

Horsemanship & Breeder Candidates Announced

December 04, 2018

Standardbred Canada has released the ballots and ballot packages for the 2018 O’Brien Awards to race secretaries, publicists, trade writers and simulcast hosts across the country.

Sing Your Way Into The O’Brien’s

December 03, 2018

When the O’Brien Awards Gala begins, excitement fills the air, horsepeople start mingling and are getting ready to enjoy dinner and honour the best in Canadian harness racing. But before that can happ...

Standardbred Canada Presents The 30th Edition Of The O’Brien Awards

November 30, 2018

Standardbred Canada will present the 30th edition of the O’Brien Awards on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Hilton Mississauga / Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga, Ontario.