On Wednesday (Dec. 22), Standardbred Canada announced the finalists for the 2022 O’Brien Awards, honouring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season. 

The winners will be announced at the O’Brien Awards Gala on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, which will take place at the Hilton Mississauga / Meadowvale.

There are two finalists in each category, which includes 12 divisional horse categories and five people categories. One of the divisional champions will also be recognized as the Somebeachsomewhere Horse of the Year.

In our most recent SC web poll, we're asking which of the divisions will be the closest in vote totals. To vote, click the following link: Which of the categories for the 2022 O'Brien Awards do you think was the closest in voting?