Dave Briggs2026-02-19T11:23:00-05:00February 19, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by Dave Landry
There are multiple reasons Ontario’s harness racing industry should celebrate the fact Bill O’Donnell permanently deferred his spot in electricians’ school as a young man – not the least of which is the fact he is still alive. “Knowing myself, I would have been dead long ago,” O’Donnell said, laughing. “I would have fried myself
Dave Briggs2026-02-13T09:26:14-05:00February 13, 2026|
If you intend on racing your 3-year-old in the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program in 2026, the sustaining payment must be received by Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 11:59pm EST. Participants are encouraged to use the online registration and payment form available on the OSS website. All mail in payments must be post-marked by Feb 17
Dave Briggs2026-02-06T14:40:46-05:00February 6, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by Dave Landry
The Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) 2026 schedule was released today. The OSS program, which has been instrumental in developing world class Standardbreds in Ontario such as undefeated 2025 Canadian Horse of the Year Beau Jangles (above with caretaker Riley Noble), is celebrating its 52nd year in 2026. The schedule is available on the OSS website
Dave Briggs2026-01-23T14:27:08-05:00January 23, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by New Image Media and Dave Landry
Jim Bullock said he’s not only proud his Glengate Farms of Erin, ON topped the list of Ontario Bred Rewards for 2025, he’s doubly pleased with how the farm ended up collecting $217,211 in solo bonus money. “We're particularly proud that a number of horses contributed to it,” Bullock said of the program administered by
Dave Briggs2026-01-16T09:40:08-05:00January 15, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by Shannon Henry
Norm Dunstan is 84, his health isn’t the best and his memory isn’t what it used to be, but ask him about breeding Lexus Kody and his voice dances over the phone. Last September, Lexus Kody – a horse Dunstan foaled himself out of the final mare he has owned – became the first Ontario-sired
Dave Briggs2026-01-09T11:40:32-05:00January 9, 2026|
Photos by New Image Media
The Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program coordinator would like to inform participants that 3-year-old sustaining payment notices have been mailed to all registered owners of Ontario-sired 3-year-old horses. One notice per horse has been sent to the first listed owner. If you intend on racing your 3-year-old in the OSS program in 2026 the sustaining
Dave Briggs2025-12-12T11:32:20-05:00December 12, 2025|
Photos by Dave Landry
The Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program would like to inform breeders that the Ontario Bred Rewards for December have been distributed. Successful reward recipients who are signed up to receive EFT payments should have received OSS rewards on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Open Stake, Divisional Leader and Top Stallion rewards on Friday, Dec. 12. Those
Dave Briggs2025-12-12T10:27:37-05:00December 12, 2025|
Photos by Dave Landry
Those planning to stand a stallion in Ontario are reminded that those stallions must be registered with the Ontario Sires Stakes program prior to any mare(s) being bred in order for the offspring to be eligible for OSS57. The registration deadline is Jan. 15, 2026. Applications received after Jan. 15, 2026 are subject to a
Dave Briggs2025-12-01T10:16:05-05:00December 1, 2025|
Photos by Dave Landry
The Ontario Sires Stakes program stallion registration form is now live. Those wishing to register a stallion with the OSS Program for 2026 can do so by filling out the online stallion registration form. A pdf version of the application form can be downloaded here for those wishing to submit a paper copy. If you
Dave Briggs2025-11-26T13:28:17-05:00November 26, 2025|
Photos by Claus Andersen
The Ontario Sires Stakes Program Coordinator would like to remind all recent yearling buyers to complete their ownership transfers. Transfer fees with Standardbred Canada increase after Nov. 30. Ownership transfers can be completed on Standardbred Canada's eShop or by contacting Barb Wilson at 905-858-3060 ext.231. Ensuring ownership is up to date on yearlings purchased this
