On the first day of summer, the annual Godolphin Dachshund Dash took centre stage with 36 spirited dachshunds vying for this year’s title. We caught up with Craig Nolan, Godolphin’s National Operations Manager, to uncover the roots of this charming event.

Three years ago, the Dachshund Dash had humble beginnings as an impromptu gathering for Godolphin staff and their beloved dachshunds. Led by Godolphin staff Renee Charles and her colleague Georgie Whittaker, the event quickly morphed into a race. What began as a light-hearted competition among colleagues soon evolved into a charitable affair.