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April 30, 2008

The Mayoral race goes to the dogs...

Greyhound

The Boulton & Co blog has a gem today.

Last night each greyhound at the Wimbledon racetrack competed under the name of a mayoral candidate. First, imagine the kennel negotiations...I want Ken. Fine. Boris's hair goes better with my collar, anyway...

Next, guess who romped home?

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