Quick off the bark: Hot dog treat spurs Islay to victory in corgi derby

The promise of hot dogs at the finish line was enough to spur on a Pembroke Welsh corgi to victory in the annual Easter corgi derby at a Scottish racecourse.Three-year-old Islay, which was born in New Zealand, romped to victory in the race at Musselburgh Racecourse.Owner Carolyne Ricardo, a vet at the University of Glasgow, said: “It’s a bit of surprise because we only found out two weeks ago she had been accepted for the race but I am delighted.”