Most entries in a two person pantomime animal race
RSA canters into the Guinness World Records
Strange things are a hoof at Goodwood. A camel, a reindeer and even a smouldering volcano have been spotted taking to the course. It can only mean one thing, a Guinness World Records attempt for the Most Entries in a Two Horse Pantomime Animal Race.
For the second year running RSA, one of the world’s leading insurance groups, has cantered its way into the Guinness World Records with a new achievement for the Most Entries in a Two-Person Pantomime Animal Race. In the glorious sunshine at Goodwood Racecourse RSA staged its annual pantomime record attempt with the hope of beating its previous record which was set in 2009.
For this year’s record attempt the pantomime participants came in all shapes, sizes and colours. Standing proud against the racing green were a rainbow of pantomime animals from purple to pink through to orange and green. Bemused race-goers looked on as some of the most bizarre creatures ever to grace Goodwood competed in a dressage competition and race heats before finally taking part in the record attempt.
Celebrity style guru Trinny Woodall was on hand to judge the dressage competition as she poked and prodded some of the more peculiar entries including a deer, a cow and an airplane. TV doctor David Bull was also present to host the proceedings, keeping all 37 contestants under control and making sure that all the criteria for breaking the record were met. Celebrity vet Joe Inglis was also present to make sure all contestants were fit for the off.
A total of 37 pantomime animals took part in the 100 metre race in which style triumphed over speed. Although race speed may not matched the standards of Goodwood’s usual four-legged visitors, a total of 37 pantomime animals completed the race and Guinness World Records officially confirmed a new record had been established.
To create the event RSA worked in partnership with Action on Addiction and Heart FM's Have a Heart appeal. The aim of the event was to raise funds for these causes and RSA successfully generated in over £40,000 for the charities.
Clare Sheikh, Group Strategy, Customer & Marketing Director at RSA, said:“This year’s Pantomime Derby was a huge success. Now in its third year, the event and competition has gone from strength to strength, with more extreme costumes, fantastic dressage dancing and above all a huge total of £40,000 being raised for the partner charities. We are tremendously proud to have broken the world record and we hope to try and eclipse the number of contestants again next year.”
Source - community.guinnessworldrecords.com
