| Wiener Dog Races Presented By Double M Feed | Fair Grounds Race Course | Saturday, 2/15/14 1:00PM CST |
Horses won’t be the only animals racing at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Saturday, February 15, as the New Orleans racetrack will also play host to Wiener Dog Racing, presented by Double M Feed, Garden and Pet Center.
Thirty Dachshunds will be randomly selected to compete in the race from all received entries, and the application to compete can be found on the Fair Grounds website at (PDF) http://tinyurl.com/mz3lzvr.
All Dachshunds entered must be pure-bred and have proof of current vaccinations. A $25 non-refundable fee is required for the 30 dogs chosen to compete once finalists have been notified. The entry deadline is February 3. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit (PDF) http://tinyurl.com/qxg6mjj
The wiener dog races will feature five qualifying trials with six dogs in each race. The five winners will then square off in a championship race. Over $1,000 in cash and prizes will be given away, with the winning dog taking home a top prize of $400, the runner-up receiving $200, and the third-place runner collecting $100. The top three finishers will also receive prize baskets, and all entrants will receive a race day goodie bag.Only dogs officially registered to compete in the day’s races will be permitted on the property and will be required to show proof of their accepted race registration for entrance.Admission to Fair Grounds for Wiener Dog Racing will be $5, with children 12 and under admitted free. First post is 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at fgno.com/tickets.
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| Wiener Dog Races Presented By Double M Feed | Fair Grounds Race Course | Saturday, 2/15/14 1:00PM CST |
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