Racing isn't just for horses. Sheep are now proving they are decent woolly jumpers.
Racing isn't just for horses. Sheep are now proving they are decent woolly jumpers.
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The famous Ascot racecourse hosted the just-for-fun Lamb National at the Prince's Countryside Fund race day last month.
The famous Ascot racecourse hosted the just-for-fun Lamb National at the Prince's Countryside Fund race day last month.
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Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall enjoyed the lamb racing at Ascot.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall enjoyed the lamb racing at Ascot.
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"They did appear to be having a great time," says Ascot's Nick Smith of the racecourse's royal visitors.
"They did appear to be having a great time," says Ascot's Nick Smith of the racecourse's royal visitors.
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Sheep racing might be a bit of fun but it is unlikely to topple horse racing as the sport of kings.
Sheep racing might be a bit of fun but it is unlikely to topple horse racing as the sport of kings.
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