10 Jul 2009

Racing sheep to make debut in Methven

9:09 am on 10 July 2009

Forget the gee gees, the V8s and the rowing. When it comes to racing, at least in Methven, think sheep.

Eight specially-trained sheep are limbering up in preparation for their inaugural race around the Blue Pub there on Saturday night.

David Cone has been training the sheep for the past six months for their debut.