Musselburgh Racecourse Corgi Derby: gallery of photos from 2023 dog race

Musselburgh Racecourse is more used to the sound of horses thundering to the finish line.

Published 8th Apr 2023, 16:44 BST

But, today the course was reserved for much smaller competitors as the 2023 Corgi derby returned.

The field even had a nod to royalty - the entrants included Paddy, a distant relative of the late Queen's Corgis.

5. Corgi Derby at Musselburgh Racecourse

How cute - one of the corgis at the derby race. Photo: Lesley Martin

The race is one ... Photo: Lesley Martin

Running to the finish line Photo: Lesley Martin

Participants in the parade ring Photo: Lesley Martin