Winner of Corgi Derby all smiles after beating furry competitors

Belfast Telegraph - 19/04
The winner of the Musselburgh Racecourse Corgi Derby has posed happily with his trophy after racing his way to victory over his furry competitors.

Juno and his owners Alisdair Tew and Fran Brandon were congratulated by Judy Murray – mother of tennis star Andy Murray – who presented them with a trophy and treats.

Juno with his owner Alisdair Tew (Lesley Martin/PA)

The corgi contingent enjoyed the parade ring before their race (Lesley Martin/PA)

The event at Musselburgh Racecourse in East Lothian was well-attended by humans and dogs alike.

Corgis were photographed wearing colourful outfits as they put their best paws forward on the grassy racecourse.

Participants take part in the Corgi Derby (Lesley Martin/PA)

Some of the participants were determined to overtake their four-legged opponents (Lesley Martin/PA)

One competitor appeared to be going all out to try and ...
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