MISSISSAUGA, Ont., Dec. 19, 2023 Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 O’Brien Awards, honouring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season. 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
The 2023 edition of the Breeders Crown is in the books… A dozen races featuring the best of the best in their respective harness racing classes vying for riches, of course, but, in addition, possible future fame as a stallion or a broodmare with resulting foals solidly cementing a place in history. The coveted 2:10
Warrawee Michelle (Walner) prevailed in a thrilling stretch drive that ended with three fillies just heads apart in the $700,000 Breeders Crown for two-year-old filly trotters in Grand Circuit harness racing action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Friday night (October 27). In rein to part-owner, trainer, and driver Ake Svanstedt, favored Warrawee Michelle just lasted
Trainer/driver Ake Svanstedt wound Warrawee Michelle off the pegs in the straightaway to collar her tempo-setting stablemate and hold off a swarm of late pursuers to win the $700,000 Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Filly Trot at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Friday night (Oct. 27).