Dave Briggs2026-03-11T09:47:04-04:00February 25, 2026|
The Ontario Standardbred Improvement Program (SIP) is proud to announce its 2026 Stallion Directory is now available to download. The 45-page-guide features detailed information on all 41 stallions eligible to the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program in 2026, as well as important contact, payment and program information. There's also a list of 2025 stallion leaders, answers
Dave Briggs2026-02-25T11:24:50-05:00February 25, 2026|
The Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) program coordinator would like to remind all participants with OSS-eligible yearlings that yearlings must be registered at the time of nomination and Standardbred Canada requires that the DNA and microchipping be completed before the foal is registered. The nomination deadline for OSS No. 55 is May 15, 2026. Foal owners
Dave Briggs2026-02-23T10:18:06-05:00February 23, 2026|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by Claus Andersen
That Beau Jangles stood astride North America in 2025 was far from a lock despite the fact he has never tasted defeat. He has also never raced in the United States and is now the first horse in history to be named the U.S. Harness Writers Association’s (USHWA) Dan Patch Horse of the Year (HOY)
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
