A late entrant pipped other pups to the goal as Musselburgh Racecourse held its 2nd yearly corgi derby
More than a lots Pembroke Welsh corgis rushed down the grassy course, with Rodney nosing ahead of competitors in a picture surface.
However, a nine-year-old corgi believed to be distantly associated to among the late Queen’s dogs had a harder day with a last-placed surface.
Judy Murray – mom of tennis star Andy Murray – waved the flag to start the occasion prior to providing the winning dog with a prize and treats.
The derby became part of the East Lothian racecourse’s family-friendly Easter Saturday occasions, which likewise consisted of a young child dash.
Wearing a purple bib, three-and-a-half-year-old Rodney was very first to cross the line ahead of 13 other corgis.
His owners, Matt Kendall and Nicole Whiteside, from Fife, had actually not anticipated Rodney to race and just entered him on Saturday early morning when other dogs took out and a space on the card opened.
Mr Kendall said he had “not at all” thought Rodney would win, including: “It’s just great to participate with all the other corgi owners”.
Last year’s inaugural corgi derby was held as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee events and was won by Georgie Rumbles from Wales, owned by Alison Rumbles, however the dog might not rather manage the triumph in the 2023 occasion.
Paddy, a dog believed to be distantly associated to among the late Queen’s precious corgis, participated using a dark green bib.
The nine-year-old is connected to dogs owned by breeder Mary Davies, who provided the royal household with a corgi stud.
After his last-placed surface, Paddy’s owner Claudia Breen, who is likewise 9, verified it would be his last race.
She said ahead of the derby: “Paddy is a friendly wee dog who loves to take part in fun events but it is time he started to take things easy.
“We have grown up together and will both celebrate our 10th birthday next month.”
She included: “Paddy’s mother, father, granddad and grandma were all Mary Davies corgis.”
Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her reign and was understood for her love of the breed.
