O'brien Awards

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...

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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.

Outstanding Groom Nominations Due

December 08, 2018

O'Brien Awards Fan Voting Open

December 05, 2018

Racing fans, here’s your chance to have a say in Canadian harness racing's year-end awards! Voting for the 2018 O’Brien Awards for fans and SC members is now open!...read on

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.

Sing Your Way Into The O’Brien’s

December 03, 2018

When the O’Brien Awards Gala begins, excitement fills the air, horsepeople start mingling and are getting ready to enjoy dinner and honour the best in Canadian harness racing. But before that can happ...