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<Commentator> The race to be crowned top dog—

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Sixteen short-legged pooches sprint for glory in the annual Corgi Derby.

<Commentator>
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Eager corgis gather at the starting line at Musselburgh Racecourse, tails wagging and ears perked up. The event, held outdoors on a crisp spring day, celebrates the late Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite dog breed.

<Commentator>
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Thank you for joining us this Easter Sunday. From joyful church services to chocolate-filled egg hunts, many families mark the day with special traditions. But now, a newer tradition is catching on.

<Commentator>
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Yesterday marked the return of the now-annual Corgi Derby, held on the grassy track at Musselburgh Racecourse.

<Commentator>
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It began three years ago to honor Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee—and has since turned into a charming and competitive spectacle.

<Commentator>
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And the pictures are just adorable. Here's Scott Duffield.

<Scott Duffield>
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The crowd cheers in anticipation. The white flag is raised. Dozens of tiny paws shift excitedly.

<Scott Duffield>
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And they're off! A blur of short legs and fluffy butts. Some corgis charge straight ahead, focused. Others seem more distracted, veering off course or stopping to sniff.

<Scott Duffield>
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But look at number eight go!

<Scott Duffield>
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Sixteen dogs dash across 70 meters of turf—but only one will take the title.

<Scott Duffield>
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And it’s number fourteen who crosses the finish line first!

<Scott Duffield>
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This year’s top dog: a local four-year-old corgi named Juno, wagging her tail proudly as her human family applauds.

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<Juno's owner, laughing>
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I think she just wants more treats! Last year she came ninth out of twelve—so this is quite the glow-up.

<Scott Duffield>
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In a tense finish, Juno edged out last year’s champion, Rodney. The secret to her training?

<Juno’s owner>
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Just letting her chase us up and down the beach, really. That’s all.

<Scott Duffield>
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The Corgi Derby began in 2022 as a nod to the late Queen’s love of the breed. Since then, it's become a joyous annual tradition.

<Scott Duffield>
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This year, tennis icon Judy Murray returned to wave the starting flag.

<Judy Murray>
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They’re so noisy at the start because they’re so excited! You’ve got one owner at the starting line and the other waiting at the finish with treats.

<Judy Murray>
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Some run straight, some don’t move at all, and others go off on wild tangents. Sometimes they bump into each other or start play-fighting. It’s absolute carnage—but a total delight.

<Scott Duffield>
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And will Juno return next year to defend her title?

<Juno’s owner>
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I think so! As long as we’re still living up here, we’ll keep coming back. We know she’s got it in her now.

<Scott Duffield>
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Scott Duffield, BBC News.

<Commentator>
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That is amazing. Honestly, I had no idea corgis could run that fast!

<Commentator 2, chuckling>
[2:30]
When I first read it, I thought they meant those little die-cast toy cars—Corgis, remember?

<Commentator>
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Nope—real dogs, and that was joyful. Absolutely loved it.