After missing some time due to Covid-19, Batavia Downs continued Family Fun Day and Weiner dog races Sunday afternoon.
The Downs offered free pony rides, horse drawn wagon rides, magic shows and Mr. Squigels as entertainment for the children as well as food and beverage specials. Attendance and spirits were high as the fall weather cooperated for the festivities.
Two of the crowd favorites were back as well: $1 hot dogs and wiener dogs. While both were enjoyed by all, the wiener dog races drew the most attention.
The wiener dog race was stacked full of past winners and dominated by 7 year olds. After nine heats, there was a "wiener take all" final.
This year's champion repeated from 2018, Louie (pictured above). His trainers Bruce and Laurie attribute his speed to his love of whipped dairy desserts, specifically what kind? They politely requested that their secret no be divulged to prevent it from being copied and "whipped" next year.
