A Pembroke Welsh corgi named Islay, born in New Zealand, has won the fifth annual Easter corgi derby at Musselburgh Racecourse in Scotland. The three-year-old was spurred to victory by the promise of hot dogs at the finish line.
Owner Carolyne Ricardo, a vet at the University of Glasgow, expressed her surprise and delight at the win, noting that she only learned of Islay's acceptance into the race two weeks prior. Ricardo, originally from New York, described Islay as a slow starter in the morning who enjoys napping but is quick to chase squirrels.
The race featured dogs from around the world, including Sadie from Newquay, Cornwall, and Naomi, who was born in China but lives in Glasgow. The annual event, now in its fifth year, was established in 2022 to honour Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee.
Aisling Johnston, head of marketing and business development at Musselburgh Racecourse, said that while the day features high-quality horse racing with over £300,000 in prize money, the corgis often steal the show.
