Rammie Seventh In Mascot Race

Yorkie the Lion roars to victory to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

Yorkie the Lion is bellowing with pride after clinching the coveted first place in the Football League Mascot Race yesterday (Friday 26th October) in support of Prostate Cancer UK.

The York City mascot triumphed at the half furlong (approx. 100m) dash held at Doncaster Race Course, which saw 26 mascots from 23 clubs across England take on the race. The challenge was part of Prostate Cancer UK’s partnership with The Football League to raise awareness of prostate cancer – the most common cancer in men in the UK.

Derby County mascot Rammie took part in the event and finished a creditable seventh, beating fierce rival Robin Hood from Nottingham Forest in the process. Roared on by a great Rams support, both vocally and in terms of sponsorship, Rammie’s top ten finish is even more impressive considering the competition was fearsome. Chasing Yorkie, in second place was Billy Brewer from Burton Albion, and Chaddy Owl from Oldham Athletic secured third place.

The mascots were presented with medals by Sukhi Dale, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Prostate Cancer UK.

Sukhi said: “We would like to thank all the mascots who took part in today’s race. Each and every one made a sterling effort to cross the line first and help raise awareness of a disease affecting 250,000 men in the UK, in one of the charity’s more unconventional events this year.

"Everyone entered the dash in exactly the right spirit. A special well done has to go to Yorkie the Lion, though, who now has the prestigious mantle of being this year’s Mascot Race winner.”

John Nagle, Head of Communications at The Football League, said: "Many congratulations to Yorkie the Lion for taking the Mascot Race title, and well done to all the mascots that came along to support our partnership with Prostate Cancer UK.

"It was a fantastic occasion and will hopefully help to raise awareness of prostate cancer amongst football and racing fans alike.”

The Mascot Race marks the beginning of a weekend of racing during which The Racing Post – which is also partnered with the charity - will dedicate The Prostate Cancer UK Charity Race in support of the charity on Saturday, and hold a 5k ‘Do it for Dad’ fun run on Sunday.

Prostate Cancer UK’s partnership with The Football League will run throughout the 2012-13 season, with the aim of raising funds for and awareness of the disease amongst the football community and the wider public.

The full results of the race are as follows:

1. Yorkie the Lion – York City

2. Billy Brewer – Burton Albion

3. Chaddy Owl – Oldham Athletic

4. Mr Magpie – Notts County

5. Miller Bear – Rotherham United

6. Sky Blue Sam – Coventry City

7. Rammie – Derby County

8. Rover – Blackburn Rovers

9. Peter Burrow – Peterborough United

10. Olie the Ox – Oxford United

11. Rover – Tranmere Rovers