Corgi Islay Wins Musselburgh Derby, Hot Dogs & Squirrels Involved

0:00It's April 5th. This is Edinburgh News Today, driven by AI. A three-year-old Corgi, named Ilay, dashed to victory in Musclebirds' annual Corgi Derby on Saturday afternoon, powered by the site of a hot dog. Waiting at the finish line. Born in New Zealand, she beat out the pack in this fun sprint for short-legged dogs. Owners were stunned since Islay and her human only got word they'd made the race two weeks back. Dylan Riccardo, a vet at the University of Glasgow, who hails from New York, couldn't hide her joy at the upset win. Caroline calls Islay a nap-loving slow starter who turns into a speed demon around squirrels. Fans love the Derby as a lively Easter outing for families, drawing crowds to cheer the waddling racers. The event kicked off in 2022 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's platinum Jubilee and her passion for Corgi's. Now in its fifth year, it's become a race course staple. These officials admit these fluffy competitors always steal the spotlight, turning a simple

1:00dash into pure entertainment magic.