It was a local standout, Meeko of San Diego, who recorded the fastest time of the day, covering the 53-foot grass track in a time of 2.44 seconds. Truffle, who made the trip down from Costa Mesa, was next at 2.56 seconds. Rounding out the top five fastest dachshunds were Reggie Racer at 2.60 seconds (Corona, Calif.), Presley (Placentia, Calif.), and Alvin (San Diego), who were both clocked at 2.63 seconds.
The winner from the Del Mar regional final will advance to the national championship set for Monday, Dec. 30 prior to the start of the Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade. Eight dogs from around the country will compete in the event finale that is shown to a national television audience.
Here is a look at the complete field of 16 who will compete at Del Mar September 1:
Dog | Time | Hometown (Calif.) | |||
Meeko | 2.44 | San Diego | |||
Truffle | 2.56 | Costa Mesa | |||
Reggie Racer | 2.60 | Corona | |||
Presley | 2.63 | Placentia | |||
Alvin | 2.63 | San Diego | |||
Salchicha | 2.72 | Vista | |||
Dexter | 2.72 | Lakeside | |||
Mila | 2.81 | San Diego | |||
Kroshka | 2.85 | Imperial Beach | |||
Samantha | 2.87 | La Habra | |||
Wilma | 2.88 | Laguna Niguel | |||
Zero | 2.94 | San Diego | |||
Bella | 2.97 | San Diego | |||
Pringle | 2.97 | Vista | |||
Vienna | 2.97 | San Diego | |||
Chubs | 3.03 | Coronado |
Race sponsors included Wienerschnitzel, Port of San Diego, San Diego 6-The CW, Jack-FM, 760 KFMB, Navy Dispatch, Rancho Coastal Humane Society and San Diego City Beat.