Canada's Biggest Upsets Of 2025 - #1 & #2
2. Kalico Seelster was in the right place at the right time in Woodbine Mohawk Park’s third race on Mar. 7, but she still had to show her stuff to land a 99-1 victory. The sophomore Josh McKibbin trainee inherited the lead down the backstretch and remained steadfast on the front for Daryl Thiessen, holding off attackers from all sides down the stretch to post a neck win and a $200.70 payoff. View Chart
1. Dubai Seelster provided Canada's biggest upset of 2025 as he returned after a month off with a half-length victory at 107-1 in the seventh race on Jul. 2 at Century Downs. The gelding, driven by trainer Phil Giesbrecht, capitalized on hot early fractions, making headway second-over on the backstretch before losing his cover and chasing down pacesetter Airline Pilot to win and return $217. View Chart
