In pictures: Moffat sheep races
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Crowds lined the streets of Moffat at the weekend for the annual sheep races through the centre of town. All pictures by Press Association
Official starter Donald Gillespie carried the knitted woollen jockeys as sheep prepared to race down the High Street
Bets were made by members of the public on the animal they reckoned would finish first
Seven-year-old Callum Horn tracked the sheep with knitted woollen jockeys on their backs
A sheep named Ewe Win Ewe Booty made it to the winners' enclosure
Some spectators got more into the mood of the sheep racing more than others
Audrey Sherwin was on duty at a stall with knitted woollen jockeys as the sheep prepared to race
Big crowds turned out for the event as usual on Sunday