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
Dave Briggs2025-11-07T09:52:27-05:00November 7, 2025|
The Ontario Sires Stakes program coordinator would like to remind all recent yearling sale buyers to complete their ownership transfers. Ensuring ownership is up to date on yearlings purchased this fall is crucial in receiving important Ontario Sires Stakes program information and two-year-old sustaining payment forms, which are issued in early February. Ownership transfers can
Dave Briggs2025-10-11T23:19:06-04:00October 11, 2025|
Story by Debbie LittlePhotos by New Image Media
While her 2025 has not lived up to the hype created from a blemish-free Canadian Horse of the Year-winning freshmen season a year ago, Chantilly proved once again that there’s no place like home, taking the $300,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Super Final for 3-year-old pacing fillies at Woodbine Mohawk Park Saturday night (Oct.
Dave Briggs2025-10-11T23:10:07-04:00October 11, 2025|
Story by James PlatzPhotos by New Image Media
Heavy favorite P L Spencer and driver Bob McClure turned in a dominating effort Saturday evening (Oct. 11) at Woodbine Mohawk Park, comfortably winning the $300,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Super Final for sophomore trotting colts. Leading gate to wire the sophomore trotter picked up his 10th seasonal win with a 1:52.4 performance. “There
Dave Briggs2025-10-11T22:56:50-04:00October 11, 2025|
Story by Dave BriggsPhotos by New Image Media
Last year, Crack Shot became the first horse in history to win both the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Grassroots Final and the Gold Super Final. This year, the son of Bettors Delight out of Beautyonthebeach joined a select group of Ontario stars that have won Super Finals in back-to-back years. Crack Shot and driver Doug
