Remembering Joe O'Brien January 30, 2021 Canadian harness racing's most anticipated awards event of the year, The O'Brien Awards, is once again upon us.
'Virtual Tack Room' Remembers Careers May 30, 2020 Champions of Canadian harness racing were honoured in a trip down memory lane on the final episode of ‘Virtual Tack Room’, a show produced by Universum Media and put on by members of Prince Edward Isl...
Joe O’Brien Talking Horses April 09, 2020 “I kind of lean towards Scott Frost (in terms of the best horse that Joe O’Brien ever sat behind). I think he was probably the greatest horse that I ever had. Of course there have been a lot of other ...
SC Rewind: Remembering Joe February 07, 2015 In this week's edition of Rewind Robert Smith takes a look back at the early career of Joe O'Brien, the man for whom the O'Brien awards are named. A number of old photos are featured.
PEI Participants Discuss O'Briens February 03, 2014 The Government of Prince Edward Island has produced a video in advance of Saturday's 25th O'Brien Awards coming to the namesake's home province.
The Gold & White Standard February 01, 2014 Joe O’Brien passed away in 1984, but mention his name in P.E.I. or any other enclave of serious harness racing fans, and it’s clear: the gentleman in the gold-and-white driving colours still represent...
New Series Named For Joe O'Brien January 04, 2013 Two divisions of the opening leg of the Joe O’Brien Pacing Series hold the spotlight Sunday night at the Watch and Wager LLC meeting at Cal Expo. A 12-race program is on tap with first post at 5:10 p....
Behind The O’Brien Trophy January 20, 2012 With numerous O'Brien Awards handed out each year, people have gotten quite familiar with Canadian harness racing's top honour. Although, there is much more to the average O'Brien Award than what meet...
History Happens Today October 01, 2011 Some of the biggest events in harness racing took place on this day in history. Here's a look back at October 1 throughout the years
U2 Set To Rock Quebec Track July 06, 2011 Hippodrome de Montreal will welcome the largest crowds in its 100-year-plus history this weekend
SC Rewind: Olympics Edition February 20, 2010 In this week's Rewind, Robert Smith recalls a memorable moment marrying the Olympics and harness racing
Positive Words For Alberta Downs April 27, 2009 “When [Alberta Downs' owner Robert Allen] gets this all done, gets his grandstand all finished up, gets a roof on the stable, maybe a couple more barns, there won’t be any other 'B' track like it in a...