Wiener Dog Races Set for this Weekend at Hastings Racecourse!
This weekend, Hastings Racecourse will be going to the dogs for the annual Wiener Dog Racing Weekend that pits dachshund against dachshund in a no-bones barred race for top dog!
On Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, you’re invited to cheer on the wiener dogs as they race their heart out to cross the finish line. The races offer a hilarious and surprisingly inspirational event between live horse racing that continues through the day.
The top dog will get a years-worth of bragging rights and the chance to win a share of $2,500, so stakes are high and emotions will run even higher!
The Wiener Dog Races at Hastings Racecourse are a quintessential event of the summer and are a sight that must be seen. You may have never seen a dachshund ever actually run, but those dogs can go fast when money and dignity is on the line!
Admission to the event is 100% free, so it’s a great opportunity to check out the dog races while also having an excuse to get a glimpse of live horse racing. Dogs and horses will be alternating races throughout the weekend, so there will never be a dull moment at the tracks.
If you want a peak into what can be expected, check out the video below. It can get a little hectic in these races!
If you’re a better man or woman, you can also drop a twoonie or two at the betting stations for the horse races. If you don’t know what you’re doing – just go for the horse with the best name! Or, check out this useful Wagering 101 graphic.
The Wiener Dog Races at Hastings Racecourse are one of the not-to-be-missed of Vancouver’s summer! Make sure you take some time to check them out this weekend, July 9 10. Who will be the wiener? Who will take home the top dog prize!? Only time and tails will tell… Check out the Hastings Racecourse website for more details.
Article source: http://www.insidevancouver.ca/2016/07/05/wiener-dog-races-set-for-this-weekend-at-hastings-racecourse/