Spectators turned out in the hundreds on Sunday, August 18, to the small town of Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, to enjoy a day out at the races and cheer on their favorite sheep.
Annual Scottish sheep race 2013 —
Spectators turned out in the hundreds on Sunday, August 18, to the small town of Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, to enjoy a day out at the races and cheer on their favorite sheep.
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This is the second time the town has held the sheep race following the success of last year's event.
Annual Scottish sheep race 2013 —
This is the second time the town has held the sheep race following the success of last year's event.
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Woolen jockeys are placed on the sheep for the race.
Annual Scottish sheep race 2013 —
Woolen jockeys are placed on the sheep for the race.
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The first group of sheep cross the finish line.
Annual Scottish sheep race 2013 —
The first group of sheep cross the finish line.
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Woolen jockeys try to stay on.
Annual Scottish sheep race 2013 —
Woolen jockeys try to stay on.
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The race celebrates the town's wool industry and traditions.
Annual Scottish sheep race 2013 —
The race celebrates the town's wool industry and traditions.
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The winner of the race will carry the title of "Moffat's Fastest Sheep 2013."
Annual Scottish sheep race 2013 —
The winner of the race will carry the title of "Moffat's Fastest Sheep 2013."
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