The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will host the inaugural Corgi Cup on Sunday, Aug. 10 at Saratoga Race Course.
A total of 48 Corgis have been registered by their owners to take part in the competition.
Two qualifying rounds featuring four heats of 12 Corgis each will take place on the main track after the third and fifth Thoroughbred races of the afternoon. The top three finishers from each heat will advance to the championship round to comprise a 12-Corgi field that will go to post after the seventh race at approximately 4:55 p.m.
All races will be televised live on FOX Sports (FS1).
Corgis will sprint 40 yards to the finish line with the champion celebrated during a ceremony in the winner's circle and awarded the inaugural Corgi Cup.
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