harness racing: Quick Facts

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John D. Campbell

Canadian harness racer

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Hervé Filion

Canadian harness-race driver, trainer, and owner

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Billy Haughton

American harness-racing driver

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Field of race horses at the clubhouse turn during the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky May 5, 2007. Thoroughbred horse racing

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