Corgi sprints to hotdog victory at Musselburgh derby

Would winning a hot dog be enough to get you to sprint?

It was for three-year old corgi pup Islay, who won the annual Corgi Derby dog race in Musselburgh, Scotland on Saturday.

Islay took first place in the race after she was promised a hot dog once she crossed the finish line.

Her owner Carolyne Ricardo said Islay "likes a nap and is a slow starter in the morning but if she comes across a squirrel it's a goner".

The victory came as a surprise for Islay and Carolyne, as they had only learned they had been accepted into the race two weeks ago.

The annual Corgi Derby has been a popular Easter family event since it was first introduced in 2022.

It is held at Musselburgh Racecourse, close to Edinburgh.

It was created in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee in 2022, honouring her favourite dog breed.

Aisling Johnston who works for the racecourse, said: "It's no exaggeration to say our little four-legged friends do their best to steal the show."