Wiener dog races popular at Raceway

By Deanna Bertrand

A highlight for race fans Sunday afternoon, October 2 at Leamington Raceway was watching a dozen short-legged furry family pets race to the finish line and earn bragging rights of being top dog.

It was the Lakeshore Horse Racing Associations annual Wiener Dog Races. The races were sponsored by Pet Valu.

First place went to Chester (owners Lindsay and Andrew Lemay of Windsor). In second was Morgie (owners Jim and Sue Kaniz) and third was Bear (owners Emily and Lily Hamlin of Essex).

Taking home top dog honours is Chester, with owners Lindsay and Andrew Lemay of Windsor.

Everley Dufour, 9, and Elora Dufour, 6, send Strudel running for the finish line at the wiener dog races held at Leamington Raceway Sunday afternoon between the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association’s regular racing card.