O'brien Awards

SC To Announce O’Brien Finalists Live

December 11, 2019

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that the finalists for the 2019 O’Brien Awards will be announced at 2:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, December 18 during a live video stream broadcast on standar...

Last Call: 2019 O'Brien Awards Fan Voting

December 03, 2019

Racing fans, here’s your chance to have a say in Canadian harness racing's year-end awards!....read on

2019 O’Brien Awards Details

November 28, 2019

As the stakes season winds down, the industry’s attention turns to year-end honours and awards. The 2019 O’Brien Awards, presented by Standardbred Canada will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2020 ...

O'Brien Awards Eligibility Changes

November 12, 2019

Standardbred Canada’s Board of Directors approved changes to O’Brien Award Eligibility policies for Horse Awards and the Future Star Award at its most recent Board meeting.

Last Call For Cam Fella Nominations

November 07, 2019

Nominations for the Cam Fella Award are now being accepted and must be received by Friday, November 29 at 5:00 p.m. (EST) to be considered for the 2019 award.

James, Coleman On McWicked

February 27, 2019

Ed James says he has a simple formula for success. Surround yourself with people who know what they’re doing and let them do it.

‘Determination’ Pays Off In Full

February 17, 2019

When the dust settled from the 2018 O’Brien Awards, trainer Luc Blais and the Determination stable walked away with a very respectable haul. Both of the outfit’s two O’Brien nominees, Emoticon Hanover...

A Long & Winding Road To The Top

February 16, 2019

If playing word association, participants in harness racing would rarely think Western Canada if asked about trotting and trotters. Yet so begins the tale of The Ice Dutchess, Canada's Two-Year-Old Tr...

Run Director Picks Up The Pieces

February 14, 2019

"It's funny because Alarm Detector was supposed to be there and he had a terrible year...[Run Director] picked up the pieces."

Absence Makes A Heart Grow Fonder

February 13, 2019

"It feels fantastic really. It’s something that seemed like a regular thing for us for awhile. But it’s been five years since I’ve been here and you start to appreciate how difficult it is [to win]."

Shower Play Managed Masterfully

February 12, 2019

"As a two-year-old we really thought she was the real deal. Sylvain Filion drove her, he did a great job with her...he kept saying 'she's a Gold filly, she's a Gold filly'."

Jimmy Freight Hauls Home Hardware

February 11, 2019

"There were some great horses -- Dorsoduro [Hanover], Courtly Choice, Lather Up, [who] was also nominated...he’s a fantastic horse. This Is The Plan came around late, they were pretty even the whole y...