Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2023 O’Brien Awards, honouring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season, at the Black Tie Gala in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
Patrick Ryder’s enthusiasm for the sport of harness racing bubbles over like a pan of simmering hot lasagna waiting to be plucked from the oven, and the added ingredient of his love for the filly Lisa Lane only helps to solidify his passion for all things Standardbred. Patrick, son of prominent New Jersey-based trainer Chris