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Success From A Hemisphere Away

The tightly-run ship at Warrawee Farm in Rockwood, Ont. continued to operate through the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, although its chief operators were left stuck in a whole different country more than 14,000 kilometres away.

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Ontario Racing Notice To Industry

In a message to the industry on Thursday (Jan. 21), Ontario Racing stated that the organization is continuing to work with government and industry partners during the lockdown and suspension of harness racing in the province.

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Owners Reflect On Tall Dark Stranger

Tall Dark Stranger will go down in history as the winner of the 2020 Horse of the Year Award handed out by the U.S. Harness Writers Association. For the members of his ownership group, he might be remembered as the horse of a lifetime.

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SC In Support Of The Racing Industry

Standardbred Canada understands that the impact of the pandemic to horse racing in Ontario is devastating to the entire horse industry.

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SC Head Office Closed To The Public

Standardbred Canada would like to remind members that SC's main office building in Mississauga, Ont. remains closed to external visitors and guests amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2021 Two-Year-Olds In Training

Standardbred Canada has released the initial set of 2021 two-year-olds in training for our popular and comprehensive nation-wide list.

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Mohawk Releases 2021 Stakes Schedule

Woodbine Entertainment today unveiled the tentative schedule for the 2021 stakes season at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

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Tanev And A Tale Of Two Sports

Mike Tanev has an interest in multiple professional sports, but only one — professional hockey — is active during the current pandemic lockdown. The father of two NHLers would like the Ontario government to give harness racing, his other pro sports interest, a closer look.

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Yonkers Hosts Billings Series

The Billings is back. After being sidelined all last year because of the coronavirus the granddaddy of all amateur racing series made its seasonal debut Thursday at Yonkers Raceway.

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Maewegonow Massive At The Meadows

Maewegonow, the only mare in the field, opened a daylight lead at the three-quarters and romped to an easy victory in Thursday’s (Jan. 21) feature at The Meadows: an $11,000 Conditioned Trot.

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Meadowlands Keeps Momentum Rolling

The first three Saturdays of 2020 were solid from a business perspective at The Meadowlands, as total wagering of $7.7 million averaged out to $2.569 million per card, resulting in an average per race of $183,523.

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Ohio Horsepeople Enduring Pandemic

The harness racing industry of Ohio, like many other states, has borne the brunt of a world trifled by a pandemic over nearly the last year. But with time, racing returned to the state with accommodations to help keep business running.

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McNair Magnificent In 2020

According to Doug McNair, "You're only as good as the horses you're driving." But when you put them in position to win 289 races and more than $6.2 million in purses through the course of an abbreviated season — like McNair did in 2020 — you're bound to attract plenty of accolades.

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Capt Midnight Retired, To Stud

An O'Brien Award finalist this time one year ago, pacing colt Capt Midnight has been retired and will stand stud for the 2021 breeding season.

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Clarence DeVos Passes

Longtime industry participant Clarence DeVos of Langton, Ont., passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2021.

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Marloe Hanover Hustles At Dover

Marloe Hanover wired the field in the Mares Open/Select Pace at Dover Downs on Wednesday night (Jan 20).

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Captain Deo To Stand In Alberta

Alberta has landed a new pacing stallion for the 2021 season as the regally-bred Captain Deo has made his way to Western Canada.

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Microchipping Update

A reminder to all horsepeople that all Standardbreds racing in Canada will be required to be microchipped to race as of January 1, 2022.

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Carolina Beach Vaults, Burke Wins Four

Carolina Beach worked out a cozy pocket trip behind the strong leader, Wild Wild Western, then blew by him in the lane to capture Wednesday’s (Jan. 20) $16,200 Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

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Harold Kelly Finals At Freehold Sat.

The Harold Kelly Memorial Pacing Series comes to a conclusion at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (Jan. 23).

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Yonkers Reveals 2021 Stakes Schedule

Following a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic obliterated the stakes schedule at Yonkers Raceway, MGM Resorts has reinstated a full slate of Grand Circuit races for 2021, anchored by a pair of Triple Crown events occupying a new slot on the calendar.

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Gural, USTA Form HISA Committee

Spurred on by Jeff Gural, owner of the Meadowlands, Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs, and facilitated by the United States Trotting Association, a group of key stakeholders representing various parts of the industry and holding diverse viewpoints will meet in the coming weeks to examine the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act and harness racing’s potential role within it.

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Crisp Mane Gets Lifetime Mark

Crisp Mane, handled by Hall of Fame driver David Miller, reached the winner's circle after knocking at the door for several weeks in winning Pompano Park's $11,500 Open Handicap Pace for mares on Tuesday night (Jan. 19).

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2021 Kindergarten Series Dates Set

The Meadowlands has scheduled the legs of the popular Kindergarten Series for trotting and pacing two-year-olds where it is hoped they will best serve those nominating horses for 2021.

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A 'Magical' Story Comes To Life

A miracle for David & Renata Lumsden has now been chronicled for everyone to read.

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O’Brien Double For Sintra?

The nation’s top older pacing horse of the year in 2017 is back for a second chance at hauling home O’Brien Award hardware, and this time he’ll be looking to do so for trainer Anthony Beaton.

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2021 Prix d'Été Cancelled

The Prix d’Été Grand Circuit race, normally held in August at Hippodrome 3R in Québec, has been cancelled for 2021.

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Pat Matters Motors To Dover Win

Pat Matters dominated the Open Trot at Dover Downs on Tuesday night (Jan. 19).

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Lane Of Stone Scores At Miami

Lane Of Stone surpassed the half-million dollar earnings plateau with a convincing 1:54 victory in Miami Valley’s $22,000 Open Trot on Tuesday (Jan. 19).

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Cal Rallies To 'Mighty M' Upset

Cal launched a three-wide bid into the final turn and narrowly reached in Tuesday's (Jan. 19) featured $6,100 Open Pace at Monticello Raceway.

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Shirley Nelson Passes

Shirley Anne Nelson, 88, of Truro, Nova Scotia, passed Jan. 11, 2021, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro.

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Last Call For Equine Guelph Survey

Equine Guelph is calling on horsepeople to participate in their Ontario Horse Racing Industry Survey.

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WFD Flashback: 1992 Drivers' Challenge

Nearly three decades ago, a quartet of top drivers based in the United States ventured to London, Ont., to take on the best reinsmen at what was then known as Western Fair Raceway.

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Winter Water Woes And Colic Prevention

Nothing can drain the colour from a horse owner’s face quicker than hearing the word "colic"! Winter is an important season to focus on colic prevention and ward off water woes that can lead to impaction in the equine gut.

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Billings Series Returns In 2021

After being sidelined last year for the first time since its inception, the C.K.G. Billings Harness Driving Series is in the process of resuming races again this season, albeit with a reduced schedule.

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Fusco Finals Friday At Freehold

The Vinny Fusco Jr. Memorial Pacing Series for New Jersey-owned, sired or foaled fillies and mares wraps up at Freehold Raceway on Friday (Jan. 22) with a pair of finals.

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Hans Enggren Passes

Hans Enggren, well known in recent years as the owner of Yonkers International Trot winner Resolve and also the co-owner of 1985 Hambletonian winner Prakas, has passed. He was 91.

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Monday Double Feature In Florida

Skip To My Lou and Born To Thrive shared the limelight at Pompano Park on Monday (Jan. 18) at Pompano Park, taking top honours in their respective $11,500 Open Handicap events.

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Corbeil Has One 'Rosy' Season

Everything's coming up roses these days for Quebec-based Standardbred owner and breeder Guy Corbeil.

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Noble Doubles In Claim To Fame

Driver Dan Noble will have an enviable decision to make following the draw for the $30,000 championship of the Claim To Fame series for $20,000 claiming trotters to be held next Monday.

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Albert White Passes

Trot Insider has learned that horseman Albert Kennedy White has passed away.

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Smith Wins U.S. Caretaker Of The Year

Kelly Smith, who has worked for Hall of Fame trainer Chuck Sylvester for more than three decades, has been named the recipient of the 2020 Caretaker of the Year Award sponsored by Art Zubrod and Leah Cheverie’s Fair Island Farm.

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Seelster Welcomes First Foal Of 2021

Just about two weeks into the new year, Seelster Farms had its first foal hit the ground for 2021.

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Statement From Jimmy Freight's Owners

In advance of the 2021 breeding season, the owners of pacing stallion Jimmy Freight have issued a statement regarding the stallion's 2020 breeding season results.

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Chief Mate Tops Winter Mixed Sale

The now four-year-old Captaintreacherous stallion Chief Mate brought the highest tag at the 2021 Tattersalls Winter Mixed Sale, which took place on Monday (Jan. 18) in the paddock of The Meadowlands.

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Shutdown, Reflection Center On COSA TV

The Sunday (Jan. 17) edition of COSA TV focused on racing as it was and is amid the COVID-19 pandemic while also taking time to look back at some of the stars of the year that nonetheless came and went.

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Hey Livvy Is Worth The Wait

One of the best character traits any horseperson can possess has to be patience. It certainly came in handy for the management of the talented yet temperamental trotting mare, Hey Livvy.

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Fitzsimmons On Hanover Post Shift

The shift to afternoon racing in 2020 proved a beneficial one for Hanover Raceway — so much so they will maintain their daytime schedule on summer Saturdays in 2021, albeit with a couple changes.

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Major Custard Heading East

Trot Insider has learned that Western Canadian standout Major Custard has been sold to Ontario interests.

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Show Us Your Boots & Bling Contest

Each year, guests at the O’Brien Awards go all out for their wardrobe for the annual Black-Tie Gala. With the event being virtual this year, organizers are still encouraging finalists and guests to dress up according to the Boots & Bling theme to get into the spirit of the event, and they've some extra incentive.

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Atlantic Record For Marc Campbell

Arc Light handed Marc Campbell an Atlantic record on Saturday afternoon at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park as the youngest driver to ever hit 2,500 victories on the East Coast.

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Major Custard Cuts The Mustard

Harness racing's top performers from Western Canada can sometimes end up lost in the shuffle of headlines dominated by the best of Eastern Canada. But, by virtue of a 15-win season, Major Custard made a major name for himself from coast to coast — and rightfully so.

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2020 Dan Patch Award Winners

Ontario-sired pacing colt Tall Dark Stranger was named the 2020 U.S. Horse of the Year as part of the Dan Patch Annual Awards Banquet held virtually on Saturday (Jan. 16).

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SC Rewind: Kingston Awards Night '85

In this week's Rewind, Robert Smith recalls a few of the details of an award's night banquet held 35 years ago in Kingston back in 1986.

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Sending A Horse To Race In The US?

Do you have a horse going to the U.S. to race? If so, Standardbred Canada has some important information you need to know regarding eligibility fees.

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Action Uncle Ohio's HOTY

Action Uncle, the Ohio Three-Year-Old Trotting Colt of the Year, has been named the 2020 Ohio Horse of the Year.

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2021 Pocono Stakes Dates, Information

The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono and the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association have released details early and late closers that will be highlighting the 2021 racing season.

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Four Generations Of Champions

Not many fillies can become the fourth female in the family to win an O'Brien Award, but then again few fillies come to the races with the pedigree of Caviart Audrey.

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Ontario Race Date, Post Time Changes

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has recently approved a number of race date and post time amendments for Ontario racetracks.

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Update On Ontario Strangles Case

In early December 2020 the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) was informed a Standardbred horse that had travelled from P.E.I. had tested positive for strangles.

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Winbak Welcomes First Foal Of 2021

Winbak Farm is proud to announce the arrival of its first 2021 foal. The colt is sired by The Bank and out of the mare Clover Market.

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OSS Stallion Enrolment Extended

Due the challenges resulting from COVID-19, the deadline for enrolling stallions for the 2021 Ontario Sires Stakes Program is being extended to January 22, 2021.

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Condition Changes For Atlantic Stakes

The Prince Edward Island Harness Racing Industry Association and the Maritime Breeders Association would like to remind participants of the changes in conditions to the Island Breeders Series Stake and Maritime Breeders Stake commencing in 2021.

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Monti Makes Trek To The Meadows

Drew Monti likes his home in Buffalo, but he also likes working regularly. Thus, the 26-year-old reinsman has decided to drive at The Meadows, even as he continues his regular schedule at Buffalo Raceway.

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Meadowlands Adds Tioga / Vernon Stakes

The Meadowlands will welcome four popular Grand Circuit stakes for older horses, previously been raced at Tioga & Vernon Downs, to the big time over the mile oval at "Harness Racing's Greatest Showplace" for 2021.

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Spencer To Host Virtual Red Carpet

Standardbred Canada will present the Virtual O’Brien Awards Gala on Sunday, January 31 and the evening will kick off with the Red-Carpet Show, hosted for the fourth consecutive year by Kelly Spencer.

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McClure Goes 'Prime Time' In 2020

After spending much of the past decade grinding things out at Ontario's Signature racetracks, Bob McClure has truly earned his way into Canadian harness racing's "prime time" over the last few seasons.

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'Stealdeal' Draws National Attention

Maritime star Woodmere Stealdeal created a buzz all through 2020 as he extended his unbeaten record, and that buzz recently reached the mainstream national airwaves.

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Ontario Aids Horse Experience Business

The Government of Ontario is investing up to $3 million through the Equine Hardship Program to help horse experience businesses cover animal maintenance costs incurred from COVID-19 disruptions.

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Outstanding Groom Finalists Announced

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 Outstanding Groom Award.

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Ontario Racing Addresses Lockdown

On Thursday, Ontario Racing issued a release regarding the possibility of horseperson support payments in light of racing being suspended due to the current provincial lockdown.

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Kadabra Retired From Stallion Duty

Trot Insider has learned that Hall of Fame trotting sire Kadabra has been pensioned from stallion duty.

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Warrawee Vital To Stand In Ontario

The connections of multiple Grand Circuit stakes winner Warrawee Vital (p,3, 1:47.1; $246,428) are pleased to announce that he will be standing stud privately in Ontario for the upcoming 2021 breeding season.

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Bulldog Hanover 'A Pleasant Surprise'

While 'glamour boy' Beaumond Hanover was the source of most of trainer Jack Darling's headlines last year, it turns out a two-year-old colt that was initially a bit of an afterthought ended up being the one to give the veteran conditioner a finalist for the 2020 O'Brien Awards.

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SC, Equine Guelph Announce Online Training Partnership

Standardbred Canada (SC) and Equine Guelph (EG) are pleased to announce an online educational program for SC members. A free offering of Equine Guelph’s online short course will be the highlight of the new partnership in the winter of 2021.

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Which Horse Will You Miss The Most?

Of the following horses that were retired in 2020, which will you most miss seeing compete on the racetrack in 2021?...read on

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Terrific Trifecta Of Takter Trainees

Heading into awards season, very few participants in the harness racing industry can state definitively that they'll be collecting hardware in the next few weeks. Nancy Takter is one of the exceptions to that rule.

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Hoerdt Humbled By Horsemanship Nod

While 2020 was without a doubt an extraordinary year, horseman Kelly Hoerdt’s success on track was nothing out of the ordinary.

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Ontario Horsepeople Speak Out

A number of Ontario's prominent harness racing industry participants have answered the call to action for increased awareness by penning letters to Premier Doug Ford and other political leaders in order to place racing in the same professional athletic status as the National Hockey League.

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Walker Delighted With Talented Twosome

It’s an extreme honour for anyone in the business to find themselves being involved with an O’Brien Award finalist, but when you’re hooked up with a pair of finalists it’s an unbelievable feeling. Just ask Paul Walker.

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In 2020, Moreau Never Worked Harder

Richard Moreau is more relieved than disappointed that he won't have to don a tuxedo again this year for the O'Brien Awards, where he's become a fixture with a ninth consecutive nomination as Canada's outstanding trainer.

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PEI Breeders Award Applications Due

The Prince Edward Island Harness Racing Industry Association has implemented a new Breeders Award for 2020.

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Pentland's Prudent Patience Pays Off

Business as usual for trainer John Pentland grew into a pleasant surprise and, with matured management, culminated into a nomination for the highest honour a Standardbred in Canada can receive.

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Perfetto Prevails Against The Odds

Nothing quite compares to a good comeback story — especially when the comeback culminates in serious consideration for one of Canadian harness racing's most prestigious honours.

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2020 Media Excellence Awards Finalists

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 Media Excellence Awards, sponsored by Ontario Racing for the fifth consecutive year.

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COVID-19 Resources For Members

With the second wave of COVID-19 and the lockdown of racing in some provinces, these are extremely challenging times for many of our members. Standardbred Canada wants to ensure our members have access to the most current news and relevant information for Federal and Provincial programs and resources that may provide assistance to you.

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VIP O'Brien Awards Gala At Red Shores

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park in Prince Edward Island will host an O’Brien Awards VIP Gala in Top of the Park on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in conjunction with the 2020 Virtual O’Brien Awards Gala.

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Ontario Faces Province-Wide Lockdown

As a result of the province-wide lockdown announced on Monday (Dec. 21) by the Government of Ontario, harness racing will be suspended at Rideau Carleton Raceway, The Raceway at the Western Fair District and Woodbine Mohawk Park effective Saturday, Dec. 26.

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2020 O'Briens Finalists Announced

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 O’Brien Awards, which honour Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season.

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Middleton, Portuondo Back For O’Briens

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce that Ken Middleton and Jason Portuondo will co-host the 2020 Virtual O’Brien Awards Gala on Sunday, January 31.

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Tips & Resources For Online Entry

Do you need assistance with using SC’s Self Serve Online Entry? If you have signed up for online entry or are thinking about signing up, or are having any difficulties or issues with using this program, we have resources that can help you!

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Virtual O'Brien Awards Gala Theme

The O’Brien Awards Black-Tie Gala is Canadian harness racing’s version of the Academy Awards and each year, not unlike what we see on the Red Carpet at the Oscars, the guests outdo themselves with incredibly stunning, glamourous, and sometimes jaw-dropping gowns and tuxedos.

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Notice Regarding 2021 Eligibility Fees

Standardbred Canada would like to remind all owners and horsepeople that for any horse entered to have its first start of the year after November 30, the eligibility fee that is paid will be valid for 13 months until December 31 of the following year.

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Hall Of Fame Accepting 2021 Nominations

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (CHRHF) invites the public to participate in the nomination of people and horses who have made a significant contribution to Canadian Standardbred or Thoroughbred horse racing, for induction to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2021.

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Use eShop -- Anytime, Anywhere!

You can conduct most of your horse-related business with Standardbred Canada online via SC’s eShop.

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SC Field Reps Working Remotely

Standardbred Canada (SC) would like to notify members that in the best interests of the health and safety of our members and staff, SC Field Reps will not be working at racetracks during COVID-19.

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Standardbred Canada COVID-19 Update

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Standardbred Canada (SC) management has decided to voluntarily close the main office building to external visitors and guests.

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Harness Racing COVID-19 Updates

The most up to date information from the North American harness racing industry pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic is located here. Coverage includes news, closures and access changes....read on

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Website Troubleshooting

If you have/are experiencing issues refreshing pages on the Standardbred Canada website, please check in with this notice for more information.

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