Samuel Fillion

Quebec-Eastern Ontario Regional Driving Championship

Quebec / Eastern Ontario Regional Driving Championship Drivers Set

The Quebec / Eastern Ontario Regional Driving Championship (QEORDC), the third of four regional events, brings us closer to the 2024 National Driving Championship (NDC) in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, set ...

Kawartha Downs

Kawartha Downs Meet Wraps Up

September 24, 2023

Driver Samuel Fillion and trainer Tommy Riley teamed up for one more victory on Saturday evening (Sept. 23) to put the finishing touches on their 2023 Kawartha Downs meet titles.

Samuel Fillion, Tom Riley and Jim Huck

Fillion, Riley Recognized; Impressive Dude Impresses At Kawartha

September 17, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 16, Kawartha Downs recognized its leading driver and trainer for the 2023 season.

Kawartha Downs

Kelly, Waxman Shine At Kawartha Saturday

The second leg of the Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Grassroots series featured five divisions on Saturday (July 29) at Kawartha Downs, with Colin Kelly and Isaac Waxman sharing the spotlight on the 11-ra...

Kawartha Downs

Riley Wins Three, Fillion Wins Five At Kawartha

Trainer Thomas Riley and driver Sam Fillion both had good nights at Kawartha Downs on Saturday night (July 8) with Riley scoring a hat trick and Fillion taking five of the 10 races on the card.

Harness racing at Kawartha Downs

Ahern Wins First; Fillion Wins Five At Kawartha

Trainer Nicholas Ahern recorded the first victory of his career on Saturday night (June 10) at Kawartha Downs, an evening which also saw driver Samuel Fillion visit the winner’s circle for five of the...

2022 O'Brien Awards artwork

Bulldog Hanover Night At The O'Brien Awards

February 04, 2023

Standardbred Canada announced the winners of the 2022 O’Brien Awards, honouring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season, at the Black-Tie Gala on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.

2022 O'Brien Awards - Samuel Fillion

Fillion's Star Is On The Rise

January 10, 2023

Have drive, will travel could be Samuel Fillion's motto.

2022 O'Brien Awards artwork

2022 O’Brien Award Finalists Announced

December 22, 2022

Standardbred Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2022 O’Brien Awards, honouring Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season.

2022 National Driving Championship Final Lineup

NDC Drivers Discuss Selections

November 21, 2022

In order to solidify the card for the National Driving Championship (NDC), Standardbred Canada held a conference call with the eight NDC participants on Sunday (Nov. 20) to finalize the horses they wi...

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NDC Contender: Samuel Fillion

October 23, 2022

"Winning [the Quebec-Eastern Ontario Regional Driving Championship] was still unbelievable. Now we're going to Alberta. It's a great honour. I'm really happy to be there. And you never know what can h...

2022 National Driving Championship lineup

Who Will Represent Canada?

September 28, 2022

Who do you think will win the 2022 National Driving Championship?

Flash Cube

Flash Cube Wins Preferred At Rideau

August 21, 2022

Flash Cube won the $10,500 Preferred Handicap at Rideau Carleton Raceway on Sunday (Aug. 21) with Samuel Fillion on board, who accumulated five driving wins on the 10-race card.