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2026-01-09T11:40:32-05:00January 9, 2026|

OSS 3-year-old sustaining notices mailed

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

2025-12-12T11:32:20-05:00December 12, 2025|

Ontario Bred Rewards for December have been distributed

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

2025-12-12T10:27:37-05:00December 12, 2025|

OSS stallions must be registered by January 15

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

2025-12-01T10:16:05-05:00December 1, 2025|

OSS stallion registration form is now live

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

2025-11-26T13:28:17-05:00November 26, 2025|

Avoid increased fees, complete yearling ownership transfers before Nov. 30

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

2025-11-07T09:52:27-05:00November 7, 2025|

Yearling buyers reminded to complete their ownership transfers

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

2025-10-11T23:19:06-04:00October 11, 2025|

Chantilly defends Super Final crown in 3-year-old pacing fillies’ division

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.

2025-10-11T23:10:07-04:00October 11, 2025|

P L Spencer cruises to OSS Gold Super Final score in sophomore trotting colts’ division

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

2025-10-11T22:56:50-04:00October 11, 2025|

Crack Shot repeats in Super Finals, furthers Ontario Sires Stakes legacy

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

2025-10-11T22:19:54-04:00October 11, 2025|

Monalishi masterful in her OSS Gold Super Final for 3-year-old trotting fillies

Monalishi brushed off a break in her previous start with a platinum performance in the $300,000 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold Super Final for 3-year-old filly trotters on Saturday night (Oct. 11) at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The bay daughter of Green Manalishi S out of the RC Royalty mare Pretty Phylly G came into her