Doggos will dash for the finish line between horse races scheduled for Saturday at Retama Park. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Jon Sullivan

This Saturday, crowds will gather at Retama Park to determine not only who’s a good boy but the best boy.

Wiener dog races will close out the track’s quarter horse season, which started in June with camel and ostrich races. Canine competitors will dash for the finish line between Saturday’s horse races, which start at 6:15 p.m.

Retama is promoting the event as a family gathering, which will include face painting, bouncy castles, pony rides and games — all free with admission. Kids under 5 also get in free.

Adults will have access to multiple full bars, and betting machines are available for those who feel lucky. Betting on the doggos isn’t allowed, however.

For a premium experience that includes air conditioning, grandstand reserved seating runs $15 and terrace dining seating is $42.50.

$5-$42.50, 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, 1 Retama Parkway, (210) 651-7000, retamapark.com/events.
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Stephanie Koithan is the Digital Content Editor of the San Antonio Current. In her role, she writes about politics, music, art, culture and food. Send her a tip at skoithan@sacurrent.com.