‘Scarlett’ Seeks O’Brien Sweep January 24, 2022 Defending O’Brien Award champion Scarlett Hanover is up for national honours again and will be looking to join an elite group of harness racing’s standout pacing fillies to sweep divisional honours at...
A Surprise O'Brien Nom For McEneny January 23, 2022 Despite a win in the 2021 Ontario Sires Stakes Super Final and a track record performance at Flamboro Downs, Scott McEneny didn't expect to get a phone call informing him that Twin B Archie was a 2021...
Pentland And His Ray Of Light January 22, 2022 Stonebridge Helios was a horse that John Pentland never expected to train. Fast forward less than a year, and he's now a horse that the longtime conditioner eagerly anticipated returning to his stable...
Blais' Determination Pays Off January 20, 2022 Luc Blais calls 2021 "my hardest year" since he became private trainer for the Montréal-based Determination Stable almost a decade ago.
O'Brien Awards Silent Auction Details January 19, 2022 Standardbred Canada is excited to announce that the annual O’Brien Awards silent auction will once again be available online for bidding, beginning Monday, Jan. 31, at 5 p.m. (EST) and closing Monday,...
Hosts Announced For O'Brien Awards January 18, 2022 Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that Greg Blanchard and Jason Portuondo will co-host the 2021 Virtual O’Brien Awards Gala on Sunday, Feb. 6.
Virtual Red Carpet Show Returns January 16, 2022 The Virtual 2021 O’Brien Awards Gala presented by Standardbred Canada on Sunday, February 6 will kick off with the always popular, always entertaining Red Carpet Show.
A Fire Ignited For Future Star Finalist January 15, 2022 How hungry is Samuel Fillion for a career as a Standardbred driver?
Outstanding Groom Finalists Announced January 14, 2022 Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the Outstanding Groom Award, sponsored for the sixth year by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
Filion Flattered By O'Brien Nom January 13, 2022 One of the highlights of Sylvain Filion's 2021 O'Brien Award-nominated season was his Ontario Sires Stakes Super Final win with Bob Loblaw. Filion will aim for a repeat in that division this year than...
Last Call For O'Brien Video Greetings January 13, 2022 Just a reminder to send in your video messages for O’Brien Award finalists. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 14.
A Family (Black Tie) Affair January 12, 2022 Desperate Man has provided the Cecchins with many family memories over the course of the year and now the team behind the North America Cup champion will get to enjoy another special evening together ...