The first ever Corgi Races in the Tampa Bay area. More than 3,000 fans lined the rail at Tampa Bay Downs to cheer on their favorite Corgi. Six heats com- prised of eight Corgis each, raced over a distance of about 25 yards to advance to the championship final. The event featured Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Cardigan Welsh Corgis and Corgi mixes. Katie Vickery, who started the
Tampa Bay Corgi Meetup Group 10 years ago, decided to partner with Tampa Bay Downs to host the first Corgi race in Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Corgi Meetup Group meets multiples times dur- ing the month at various parts of the Tampa Bay area. The champion Corgi dog was
Louie, a two-year-old owned by Kelsey Brandt and David Overton of St. Petersburg. Louie received a trophy and bragging rights with his fellow Corgi friends.