Harness Racing's Shocking Upsets

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Published: August 18, 2013 12:16 pm EDT

Harness racing trainers and drivers recall some of the most shocking upsets they've seen or were a part of in a race in this week's Standardbred Canada video feature.

"The horses don't know what they cost or what the odds are on them," noted Hall of Fame horseman Carl Jamieson as he remembers one of his own 22-1 upset victories in the 2006 Shes A Great Lady.

Hall of Famer Bill O'Donnell recalls some of the most exciting upsets that have occurred when the top horses are racing "and all of a sudden they get lost in the shuffle and on some given night everything goes their way again...any one of those horses can win at any given time if they're given the right trip."

"When the best horses are racing and one sneaks up the rail or something and gets a good trip, that's fun to watch," said driver James MacDonald.

What was the most shocking upset you've seen or were a part of in a race?

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