Mississauga, ON — The ballots have been tabulated and Standardbred Canada has announced the finalists for the 2019 O’Brien Awards, which honor Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season.

There are two finalists in each of the categories which includes 12 divisional horse categories and five people awards. Horse of the Year will be one of the divisional champions.

The winners will be announced at the annual O’Brien Awards Black Tie Gala on Saturday (Feb. 1) at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale hotel in Mississauga, Ont.

This will mark the 31st edition of the O’Brien Awards, named in honor of the late Joe O’Brien, an outstanding horseman and member of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.

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