Corgis Take the Track at Colonial Downs | Virginia Beach News

Colonial Downs ditched the thoroughbreds for tiny trotters this past Saturday, hosting its first-ever corgi races that drew roaring crowds and adorable chaos. Sixty-four pint-sized pups from across Virginia lined up for heats between horse races, following last year’s zebra and ostrich antics and previous wiener dog races. Marketing whiz Bella Hodge called it a natural next step—and it worked, bringing in families and first-time visitors. A surprise winner? Marlin, a three-year-old who stunned his owner by nailing the early heat. But the real shocker? Willow, a shelter-rescued corgi mix, who clawed her way to overall champ despite a slow, sniffing-heavy heat. Her victory? Pure grit. These playful events are proving to be a smart draw, turning casual fans into potential horse-racing regulars—and with wiener dog races back in August, the fun’s just getting started. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c121ba25b301a536