Ruby Begonia ready for rematch after slow start

Ruby Begonia trotted a little too slow at the King Turkey Day Great Gobbler Gallop in Worthington, Minn., Saturday, Sept. 13.

Ruby Begonia’s time with two penalties came in at one minute and 40.08 seconds, more than a minute behind her swifter opponent Paycheck’s 33.93 seconds with only one penalty.

Cuero Turkeyfest race team member Sherry Oakes said Ruby Begonia seemed more interested in the spectators who were watching the race than in running. Meanwhile, Paycheck apparently ignored her townspeople and charged forward. A motivated turkey can run at 25 mph.