Furr-SIJS ACTION! Corgis go against each other in a campaigning race that is held to celebrate dog breed loved by Queen Elizabeth II

Overlooked as a potential champion, she was the underdog in every possible sense.

But for Juno, the winner of the Musselburgh Race Course Corgi Derby, the roar of the crowd and the inspiring presence of Judy Murray, the mother of double Wimbledon champion Andy MurrayIt turned out to be decisive.

All the talk before the event in the Musselburgh Race Course in East Lothian, Scotland, was Van Rodney, the champion of two years ago.

And until the climatic moments of the 70-meter race, predictions of a second victory for Rodney seemed justified.

But when the former winner accused the line, his progress was impeded by the wild daisy, allowing Juno to slip on the inside.

In Corgi Racing’s dog’s hunt, it was proof of the merits of Focus, determination and not jumping on the back of a rival competition.

“This is her second race, so she already has that from her system, so she had her eyes on the price,” Rodney’s proud owner Alisdair Tew told ITV Racing.

“Usually she is a bit of a Goober, but she has the blood of a champion in her, I think.”

Rodney, whose fourth birthday is approaching, then posed with Murray, Tew and co -owner Fran Brandon.

She received a trophy and a bag of treats for her problems – BU would there be a special victory meal?

“I think so,” said Alisdair. “We like to keep her on a strict diet from Falafel and brandy, so she will probably just get more of the same.”

The Corgi Derby was first held in 2022 on the occasion of the Platina jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, whose love for the race was known.

This wild -looking Corgi was a lively presence in the Musselburgh Race Course Corgi Derby

Former champion Rodney, second from the left, made the early run on the race in East Lothian

Judy Murray, left, shares a joke with Juno’s owner Fran Brandon as the winner sniffs for treats

This pink bibbed Pooch was not in the mood to take prisoners during the 70-meter racing course

Rodney had a look of surprise when his prospects were stepped for a second victory

The dogs were roared by their owners and by a lively track on the track side

Any winner Juno, on the left, looked out at a certain stage when Rodney ran to De Lijn

The bite of this competition is perhaps worse than his bark, based on this photo

There was little hint of the drama to come when the Corgis started their way to the course

The race celebrates Corgis, who were famous of Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite dog breed

Owners and Corgis gather before the race, some of them look more focused than others

The will to win is written on the entire face of the participant on the left

Murray and Brandon smile at the cameras while Juno looks at her doggie treats

Style and presentation are essential on racing day, because it would undoubtedly confirm this Corgi

The dogs race to De Lijn during the event in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland

Juno, on the left, looked just as surprised as everyone was hindered when Rodney was hindered by victory in sight