Crowds gathered to cheer on toy jockeys racing real sheep during a rather unusual race!
The event was held at Marsh Farm, in Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, to raise money for charities at this year's town show.
The race was run over the Bank Holiday weekend, following South Woodham's carnival.
Woolly racer - shepherd Clive Stephens gets ready for the off
Picture: ANDY PALMER
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