Armstrong Breeder Of The Year

2024 O'Brien Awards - Luc Blais on Determination

Determination Creates Success

January 20, 2025

It's not unusual for the Determination Stable to have finalists for the O'Brien Awards, which honour the best in Canadian harness racing. However, there's a new dimension to its 2024 nominations.

Change To Breeder Of The Year Criteria

Standardbred Canada’s Board of Directors would like to announce a change to the criteria for the Armstrong Breeder of the Year Award, effective with the 2021 O’Brien Awards.

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.

Team Effort For Libfeld & Katz

February 02, 2018

“It’s not just knowledge. There’s chemistry and rapport between us and that’s all very helpful. It creates an environment where success can be facilitated.”

All In The Family For Team McIntosh

January 25, 2013

Trainer Bob McIntosh has been honoured with the Armstrong Breeder of the Year Award twice in his decorated career. If he wins his third on Saturday, it will be the first time he will have to share it ...

2012 O'Brien Horsemanship, Breeder Candidates Announced

December 03, 2012

Ballots for the 2012 O'Brien Awards are being sent out today, with candidates for the O’Brien Award of Horsemanship and the Armstrong Breeder of the Year Award also released.

O'Brien Ballots En Route; Horsemanship & Breeder Candidates Announced

December 06, 2010

A total of 74 ballots for the 2010 O'Brien Awards are being sent out today