-
Yeti, owned by Charolette Chen of Cypress, gets a workout during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Dachshund owners encourage try to dogs to run during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Ignacio, owned my Amy Sullivan of Murrieta, runs during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Bree Young, from Norco, gets her dog Willy used to the starting get during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Lori Ottoson holds on to Low Low before practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
A Dachshund runs across the across during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Jim Pickerell, of Tehachapi, holds on to Treasure, during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Ignacio, owned my Amy Sullivan of Murrieta, runs during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Dachshund owners release their dogs as they try running from the starting gate during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Dachshund owners encourage try to dogs to run during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Dachshund owners release their dogs as they try running from the starting gate during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Dachshund owners release their dogs as they try running from the starting gate during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Mason Michaud, of Orange, runs along side his dog, Donut, during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Ray Valdez, from Azusa, has a tattoo honoring his former racing dog Dodger, who passed away, as he gets his dog Cheech warmed up during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) -
Ray Valdez, from Azusa, gets his dog Cheech warmed up during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
1 of 15
Yeti, owned by Charolette Chen of Cypress, gets a workout during practice for the 29th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA, on Monday, July 6, 2026. The dog races, a fund raiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center, are held between the scheduled horse races on July 11. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The athletes took practice runs on Monday, familiarizing themselves with the track ahead of Saturday’s regional finals.
Warming up, they really put on the speed, their legs pumping, their ears and tongues flapping in the wind.
At Saturday’s 29th annual Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals, the Fastest Wiener in the West will be decided. The cutest will be harder to determine.
The races hosted at the Los Alamitos Race Course are a fundraiser for the Seal Beach Animal Care Center. Since 1996, organizers said the races have raised nearly $300,000 for the animal shelter.
The dachshunds races are set to start around 6 p.m. — the 14 heats are held in between the track’s live horse racing — and the championship race is expected to happen about 9:15 p.m. Organizers suggest arriving between 5 and 5:30 p.m. to secure good seating.
Admission is $3 for adults, free for those 17 and younger. Information: losalamitos.com
Related Posts:
- Los Alamitos consensus picks for Saturday, July 4, 2026 News The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign…
- Los Alamitos consensus picks for Sunday, July 5, 2026 News The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign…
- Sweet Azteca’s Los Alamitos 3-peat puts Breeders’ Cup in sight News CYPRESS — For Sweet Azteca, now comes the hard part. The 5-year-old mare became the first three-time winner of the Great Lady M. Stakes at Los Alamitos on Saturday, dominating the Grade II, $200,000 sprint with jockey Armando Ayuso as the odds-on favorite despite appearing less than 100% fit for…
- Los Alamitos jockey, trainer races end in ties News Kazushi Kimura rode two mild-upset winners on closing day at Los Alamitos to maintain his success at the Orange County track’s daytime thoroughbred meets by tying Armando Ayuso and Edgar Payeras for leading jockey. The three finished with nine wins each at the three-week meet. Kimura, who won with Ryan’s…
- Get your finances back on track with a midyear checklist News The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. With everyday essentials like gas and food getting more expensive, budgeting in…
(Visited 1 times, 1 visits today)