Astro Hernandez (5) and Zoe (4) burst from the starting gate during the 3rd heat of Wiener Dog Racing at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

PICS: Dachshunds dash at the Fair Grounds 2020 Wiener Dog Race

by Michael DeMocker | March 7, 2020

It was wiener take all as packs of dachshunds thundered down the track at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots to determine which hot dog would overcome the long odds and be crowned this year’s fastest four-footed frank.

While some competitors were motivated by a thirst for glory, most were enticed with snacks or squeaky toys during the four heats, run between the regular horse races, that determined which weenie would advance to the championship race. In the end, 2019 champion Andouille emerged victorious once again, winning a close finish by a nose.

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Michael DeMocker

Michael DeMocker

Michael DeMocker has been a photojournalist in New Orleans for over twenty years. He’s been the National Press Photographer Association’s Regional Photographer of the Year three times and loves photographing all things New Orleans. He lives Uptown with his wife, son, and two dogs of varying intelligence.

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