MILTON, January 15, 2024 Louis-Philippe Roy has plenty of reasons, five, specifically, to be excited about the upcoming O’Brien Awards. When the names of the finalists are read aloud on the evening that recognizes Canadian excellence in harness racing, Roy will have a close association with four of the nominees. The 34-year-old will also be
CHESTER, PA – George Napolitano Jr. became only the eighth North American harness racing driver to record 12,000 victories in his sulky career by guiding Pencils Down to victory in the second race at Harrah’s Philadelphia Sunday (Dec. 24) afternoon. “George Nap” kept the Royalty For Life mare in the two-hole trailing Everlasting Fashion, then
George Napolitano Jr. became just the eighth driver in harness racing history to hit the 12,000 career win mark when he guided trotting mare Pencils Down to a special Christmas Eve victory at Harrah's Philadelphia.
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