O'brien Awards

Andrew Talks Industry Growth

February 09, 2016

"We had the Fire Chief at our Awards banquet, and he came up to us and he said 'you know, I used to think that the horse industry was taking and that the horse industry was being subsidized and the ho...

An Unprecedented Feat For Moreau?

February 07, 2016

If he were to be named outstanding trainer in Canada for a third time at the 2015 O’Brien Awards gala on Feb. 13, Quebec native Richard Moreau has a plan for the trophy.

2015 O'Briens Hosts Announced

February 06, 2016

With the 2015 O’Brien Awards just one week away, expectations for an entertaining night are mounting. The evening will feature some of harness racing's most recognizable personalities, including co-h...

Hilton’s Chef Preps For O’Briens

February 05, 2016

Unique awards, a full video production, great food, music, and incredible guests combine to make the O’Brien Awards one of the most anticipated annual events for horse people in Canada.

Last Call For Silent Auction Items

February 01, 2016

A reminder for anyone planning on making a contribution to the Silent Auction taking place at the 2015 O’Brien Awards, please contact the Industry Marketing Department before Friday, February 5.

Kozell To Sing At 2015 O'Briens

January 29, 2016

Organizers for the 27th edition of the O’Brien Awards are pleased to announce that Etobicoke, Ontario native Kaitlin Kozell will open the Gala with the American and Canadian national anthems.

Outstanding Groom Award Finalists

January 27, 2016

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the Outstanding Groom Award, sponsored by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.

Silent Auction To Fund Memorial

January 25, 2016

This year’s O’Brien Awards will feature a silent auction with proceeds going towards an engraved memorial stone for the 43 horses lost in the barn fire at Classy Lane Training Centre.

Groom Nominations Due Today

January 20, 2016

They are the unsung heroes of harness racing. They receive little recognition but are critical to the success of any horse in any stable. We entrust our prized animals with them and sometimes forget...

Randy Waples For A Night Package

January 19, 2016

Randy Waples, one of the finalists for the O’Brien Award for Canada’s Driver of the Year, is providing a special VIP O’Brien Experiential package that will be made available to the highest bidder. All...

2015 O’Brien Award Details

January 13, 2016

Tickets and ads for the 2015 O’Brien Awards, scheduled for Saturday, February 13 at the Hilton Mississauga / Meadowvale Hotel (formerly the Delta Meadowvale Hotel and Conference Centre) in Mississauga...

Andrew Voted Cam Fella Winner

January 11, 2016

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that William (Bill) Andrew of Calgary, Alberta has been voted the 2015 recipient of the Cam Fella Award.