Wiener Dog Racing at Fair Grounds

Wiener Dog Racing presented by Double M Feed, Garden & Pet Supply returns to Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Saturday, March 4, 2017. The same format as seasons past will be used to crown the racing champion: 48 pure-bred dachshunds and six alternates will be selected to participate from all eligible applicants and will be divided into four heats of twelve dogs apiece. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of each of the four heats will compete in a final race to determine the champion. Top finishers will receive cash prizes with goodie baskets valued at $100 with the overall winner taking home $500 cash. Visit fgno.com to download an application, view the FAQs and official rules. For additional questions, please contact Leslie Monson by email at Leslie.Monson@fgno.com or by phone at 504-948-1231. General admission for wiener dog racing will be $5, with standard $10 clubhouse admission. Kids 12 and under will be admitted free.