Dr. Ian Moore is poised for a big night this Saturday, Feb. 3 with three chances to take the stage at the 35th O'Brien Awards Black Tie Gala, celebrating the best in Canadian harness racing from this past season.
Serge Savard knows a thing or two about what it takes to win. The NHL Hall of Famer and eight-time Stanley Cup winner with the Montreal Canadiens has a résumé to back up that statement. But in his case, that acumen has extended into the world of harness racing as well.
Mark Etsell will have a number of opportunities to make appearances on stage at the 2023 O'Brien Awards, and that's not a surprise to Standardbred owner Peter Porter.
A six-year-old black, Canadian gelding trotter and a six-year-old bay pacing mare from the United States do not appear to share much in common at face value besides their age, but a dive into their racelines shows their true connection: their driver.