AUBURN, WA (June 11, 2023) – Melo was all business in the Running of the Bulldogs Championship as Melo displayed great speed in taking the Championship dash for owner Jacqueline Nguyen of Seattle at Emerald Downs.

Finishing second was Khloe owned by Khaley Audette of Maple Valley and rounding out the top three was Franklin from Lake Tapps for owner Melissa Koester.

What a great day at Emerald Downs with the Running of the Bulldogs between the Thoroughbred races.

The top three finishers were all French Bulldogs.

Next up are the Corgi Races on Sunday, July 23. See everyone back at the racetrack.

HEAT WINNERS

Heat 1 – Khloe

Heat 2 – Franklin

Heat 3 – Lady Fiona Fern, Sara Lentz, Concrete

Heat 4 – Momo Miraculous, Kristin Botuchis, Everett

Heat 5 – Casanova Ramirez, Christine & Gilbert Ramirez, Arlington

Heat 6 – Margie, Kiera Silva, Seattle

Heat 7 – Melo

Heat 8 – Bella, Miranda & Howard Gibson, Enumclaw

Heat 9 – Whole Lotta Rosie, Derek & Brenda Snowden, Puyallup