Zeron, Atlanta Disqualified As O'Brien Award Finalists January 11, 2019 On January 9, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued trainer-driver Rick Zeron a fine of $10,000 and suspension of 180 days.
A Return Two Decades In The Making January 11, 2019 Harness racing is a game of highs and lows. Ask any participant, it can be a long time between drinks. In the case of trainer Kevin Benn and the O'Brien Awards, that drought spanned 20 years.
O'Briens Call Surprises Coleman January 10, 2019 Casie Coleman had a pretty good idea there would be a reason for her to attend the 2018 O'Brien Awards in February, but the decorated trainer was still surprised when she received last month's call re...
Rankin's Surprise O’Briens Return January 09, 2019 This time last year, owner Tom Rankin was planning a trip to the O'Brien Awards after the stellar season of rookie trotter Alarm Detector. One year after that O'Brien Award win, Rankin is set to retur...
Moreau Chose Bridles Over Banks January 07, 2019 "My dad was a banker and I'll always remember how disappointed my parents were when I quit finance for the horses when I was young. But it's turned out really well for a guy who used to take the bus t...
Last Call For Groom Nominations January 02, 2019 Today (Jan. 2) is the final day to submit nominations for the Outstanding Groom Award, presented jointly by Standardbred Canada and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation at the O'Brien Awards.
Dion On Shower Play, Aged Campaign December 31, 2018 “It (2018) was an amazing year (for Shower Play). The way she raced, the way she did it... It was everything we hoped when we took our time with her at two.”
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.
