The racing sausage dogs are back for a third year to determine who has the fastest ‘little legs’ in Geelong.
Geelong Harness Racing Club will host The Dachshund Dash at 40 Broderick Road in Corio on Friday, January 24, from 5pm to 11pm, with horse harness racing to follow after the dog event.
General manager Joe Fiala said the free event would feature face painting and a best-dressed competition alongside the main racing event.
“We encourage families to bring their picnic blankets down and enjoy the afternoon and to watch both the Dachshund and the harness racing,” he said.
“I love watching their little legs running down the track over a short distance, and it is pretty amusing to see them compared to the horses that are running the track.
“I’m looking forward to people getting down to the track and enjoying the remainder of the school holidays during the good family event… It’s a fun day and something different.
“We’ve got free face painting for the kids where they can go and have their face painted with their favorite dog or animal… and there are new dogs coming along with a couple of quit confident owners.”
Mr Fiala said close to 12 dogs were registered for the race, and awards were presented to the first, second, and third fastest dogs.
By Jena Carr
